Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catgirl

/ˈkætˌɡɜɹl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.73 in modern English

Syllables
cat-girl
IPA
/ˈkætˌɡɜɹl/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A girl or woman who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.

Slang

noun

A female fictional character who has a cat's ears, tail, or other feline characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.

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Etymology

From cat + girl.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkætˌɡɜɹl/
  • British English: /ˈkætˌɡɜːl/

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Questions

How do you pronounce catgirl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkætˌɡɜɹl/.
What does catgirl mean?
A girl or woman who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.
Where does catgirl come from?
From cat + girl.

How to pronounce catgirl

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