English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Girl Pronunciation
Girl is pronounced GURL, IPA /ˈgɝl/.
GURL
US /ˈgɝl/ · UK /ˈgɜːl/
Syllables: GURL (1 syllable)
noun: A female child or young woman.
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Girl in a Sentence
- The girl in the red coat found my keys.
- Three girls from her school made the county team.
- She was a quiet girl who read constantly.
Common Mispronunciations of Girl
Not GEE-erl
There is one vowel and one syllable. Splitting the ir into two parts is the single most common error with this word.
Not GAL
The vowel is the central one of her, fur, and word, made with the tongue bunched in the middle of the mouth. An open a sends you to gal instead.
Tip: Say her and swap the h for a g, then add the l without moving the vowel.
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