How to pronounce girlfriend

girlfriend

/ˈgɜːlfrend/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ɜː/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

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How do you pronounce girlfriend?

Girlfriend is pronounced /ˈgɜːlfrend/ in American English.

How many syllables are in girlfriend?

Girlfriend has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in girlfriend?

The first syllable: /ˈgɜːlfrend/.