Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dreamgirl

/ˈdɹimˌɡɝl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.34 in modern English

Syllables
dream-girl
IPA
/ˈdɹimˌɡɝl/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One's ideal vision of a female companion.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From dream + girl.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɹimˌɡɝl/
  • British English: /ˈdɹiːmɡɜːl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

dreamgirls (plural) dream girl (alternative)

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

dreamboy

Questions

How do you pronounce dreamgirl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɹimˌɡɝl/.
What does dreamgirl mean?
One's ideal vision of a female companion.
Where does dreamgirl come from?
From dream + girl.

How to pronounce dreamgirl

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