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guirl

/ˈɡɝl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
guirl
IPA
/ˈɡɝl/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname. Of American usage.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Possibly from an alteration of French guirlande (“garland”), which suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who makes and sells garlands.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡɝl/

Frequently Paired Words

McGuirl

Homonyms

girl

Rhymes With

walk-on girl shipgirl foxgirl diapergirl

Questions

How do you pronounce guirl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɝl/.
What does guirl mean?
A surname. Of American usage.
Where does guirl come from?
Possibly from an alteration of French guirlande (“garland”), which suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who makes and sells garlands.

How to pronounce guirl

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “guirl”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɡɝl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “guirl”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “guirl” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.