How to pronounce gurl
Say it like GURL. Gurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurl 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.
American vs British pronunciation of gurl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURL.
What does gurl mean?
- Term of address between cis gay men, transgender women, or drag queens.
- A trans girl or woman.
- To growl or snarl.
Where does gurl come from?
Variant spelling of girl.
Words that rhyme with gurl
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Words that sound like gurl
Questions about saying gurl
How do you pronounce gurl?
Say GURL. The American pronunciation is /ɡɝl/. In British English it is /ɡɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurl?
Gurl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GURL.
Is gurl 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 /ɡɜːl/ (GURL).
What words sound the same as gurl?
Gurl sounds the same as girl in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.