final girl

Questions

What does final girl mean?

A female character in a horror or thriller film who is the last person alive to confront the killer or monster, and often the sole survivor.

Where does final girl come from?

Coined by film theorist Carol J. Clover in her book Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film (1992).

How to pronounce final girl

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “final girl” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.