How to pronounce girlishly
Say it like GUR-lish-lee. Girlishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- lish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girlishly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of girlishly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-lish-lee.
What does girlishly mean?
- In a girlish manner.
Where does girlishly come from?
From girlish + -ly.
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Questions about saying girlishly
How do you pronounce girlishly?
Say GUR-lish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝlɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːlɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girlishly?
Girlishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · lish · lee.
Is girlishly 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 /ˈɡɜːlɪʃli/ (GUR-lish-lee).