How to pronounce girlhood
Say it like GURL-huud. Girlhood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURL).
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- GURL
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlhood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of girlhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURL-huud.
What does girlhood mean?
- The state or condition of being a girl.
- The childhood of a girl.
Where does girlhood come from?
From girl + -hood.
Questions about saying girlhood
How do you pronounce girlhood?
Say GURL-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝlˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːlˌhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlhood?
Girlhood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURL). Broken into parts: GURL · huud.
Is girlhood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɜːlˌhʊd/ (GURL-huud).