How to Pronounce "girlfriend"
word
/ˈɡɝɫˌfɹɛnd/
GURL-frend
/ɡˈɜːlfɹɛnd/
GURL-frend
Definition
A girlfriend is a woman or girl that someone is in a romantic or dating relationship with. In some situations, it can also mean a female friend, but most often it is used for a romantic partner.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɝɫˌfɹɛnd/
British English
/ɡˈɜːlfɹɛnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
Tom has a girlfriend.
My girlfriend and I like to go to the movies.
Is Sarah your girlfriend?
He introduced me to his girlfriend at the party last night.