To pronounce "girlfriend", say GIRLFR-iend — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/
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"girlfriend" has 2 syllables: girlfr-iend. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Marc went to the park with his girlfriend and watched the sunset with her.”
“Mary always enjoyed hanging out with her girlfriend Jessica.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Girlfriend" has 2 syllables: girlfr · iend.
The IPA transcription of "girlfriend" is /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/.
Girlfriend: A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
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