To pronounce "ex-girlfriend", say EXG-irlfr-iend — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ex-girlfriend
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EXG-irlfr-iend
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"ex-girlfriend" has 3 syllables: exg-irlfr-iend.
"Ex-girlfriend" has 3 syllables: exg · irlfr · iend.
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