How to pronounce girlish
Say it like GUR-lish. Girlish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlish 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.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of girlish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-lish.
What does girlish mean?
- Like (that of) a girl; feminine.
Where does girlish come from?
From girl + -ish.
Words that rhyme with girlish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of girlish.
Questions about saying girlish
How do you pronounce girlish?
Say GUR-lish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝlɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlish?
Girlish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · lish.
Is girlish 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 /ˈɡɜːlɪʃ/ (GUR-lish).