How to pronounce showgirl
Say it like SHOH-gurl. Showgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- gurl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showgirl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gurlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of showgirl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-gurl.
What does showgirl mean?
- A female performer in any of various (usually live) entertainment roles, usually including dancing and singing, often exotically or provocatively costumed.“She was a Las Vegas showgirl when she was younger.”
Where does showgirl come from?
From show + girl.
Questions about saying showgirl
How do you pronounce showgirl?
Say SHOH-gurl. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌɡɝl/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌɡɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showgirl?
Showgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · gurl.
Is showgirl 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 /ˈʃəʊˌɡɜːl/ (SHOH-gurl).