Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

homegirl

/ˈhoʊmˌɡɝl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.09 in modern English

Syllables
home-girl
IPA
/ˈhoʊmˌɡɝl/
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A female friend.

Slang

noun

A female co-member of a gang.

Slang

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhoʊmˌɡɝl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce homegirl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌɡɝl/.
What does homegirl mean?
A female friend.
Where does homegirl come from?
From home + girl; compare homeboy.

How to pronounce homegirl

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