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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

showgirl

/ʃˈoʊɡˌɝl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English

Syllables
show-girl
IPA
/ʃˈoʊɡˌɝl/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A female performer in any of various (usually live) entertainment roles, usually including dancing and singing, often exotically or provocatively costumed.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From show + girl.

Inflected Forms

showgirls (plural)

Derived Forms

showgirlish

Frequently Paired Words

showboy showwoman showman

Synonyms

chorine chorus girl

Questions

How do you pronounce showgirl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʃˈoʊɡˌɝl/.
What does showgirl mean?
A female performer in any of various (usually live) entertainment roles, usually including dancing and singing, often exotically or provocatively costumed.
Where does showgirl come from?
From show + girl.

How to pronounce showgirl

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