How to Pronounce Girth

To pronounce "girth", say GIRTH — one syllable, IPA /ɡɜːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɜːθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “girth”

"girth" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mirth and berth, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gerth — easy to mix up when writing.

What does girth mean?

noun

  1. A band passed under the belly of an animal, which holds a saddle or a harness saddle in place.
  2. The part of an animal around which the girth fits.

verb

  1. To bind as if with a girth or band.

Synonyms

cinchcircumference

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Words that rhyme with girth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mirthberthdearthearthrebirthunearthbirthchildbirth

Related words

cinchgirdbegirdgirtstrapwebbingtourturn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "girth"?▾

"Girth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "girth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "girth" is /ɡɜːθ/.

What does "girth" mean?▾

Girth: A band passed under the belly of an animal, which holds a saddle or a harness saddle in place.

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