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How to pronounce transgirl

Say it like TRANZ-gurl. Transgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANZ).

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US American/ˈtrænzɡɝl/TRANZ-gurl
UK British/ˈtrænzɡɜːl/TRANZ-gurl
  • TRANZ
  • gurl
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Transgirl pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TRANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. gurlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.

American vs British pronunciation of transgirl

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: TRANZ-gurl.

What does transgirl mean?

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of trans girl.

Where does transgirl come from?

Blend of transgender + girl, equivalent to trans- + girl or trans + girl.

Questions about saying transgirl

How do you pronounce transgirl?

Say TRANZ-gurl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænzɡɝl/. In British English it is /ˈtrænzɡɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in transgirl?

Transgirl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANZ). Broken into parts: TRANZ · gurl.

Is transgirl 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 /ˈtrænzɡɜːl/ (TRANZ-gurl).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).