How to pronounce girlie
Say it like GUR-lee. Girlie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of girlie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-lee.
What does girlie mean?
- A magazine targeting an adult male audience and containing nude or seminude photographs of women.“When Grandma came to visit, the boy hid the girlies in his dresser so she wouldn't see them.”
- A young girl.
- Of entertainment, involving attractive women or images thereof, usually nude or wearing skimpy clothing.
- Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, sweet; unmasculine.
Where does girlie come from?
From girl + -ie.
Words that rhyme with girlie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of girlie.
Questions about saying girlie
How do you pronounce girlie?
Say GUR-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlie?
Girlie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · lee.
Is girlie 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 /ˈɡɜːli/ (GUR-lee).