How to pronounce girthy
Say it like GUR-thee. Girthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girthy 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of girthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-thee.
What does girthy mean?
- Of significant girth; wide.
Where does girthy come from?
From girth + -y.
Words that rhyme with girthy
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Questions about saying girthy
How do you pronounce girthy?
Say GUR-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝði/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girthy?
Girthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · thee.
Is girthy 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 /ˈɡɜːði/ (GUR-thee).