How to Pronounce Girdle

To pronounce "girdle", say GIRDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɜːdl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɜːdl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “girdle”

"girdle" has 2 syllables: girdl-e. It rhymes with curdle and wordell, if that helps it stick.

What does girdle mean?

noun

  1. That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference
  2. A belt or elasticated corset; especially, a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.

verb

  1. To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.
  2. To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.

Words that rhyme with girdle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

curdlewordellhurdleskurdalspurdle

Related words

girdcincturestayssashwaistbandwaistclothcorsetdeaden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "girdle"?▾

"Girdle" has 2 syllables: girdl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "girdle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "girdle" is /ˈɡɜːdl̩/.

What does "girdle" mean?▾

Girdle: That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference

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