Girl: how to say it, spell it and use it
girl
/ɡɜːrl/
Short answer
The English word girl is pronounced /ɡɜːrl/. It is spelled G-I-R-L and has 4 letters. With a or an: a girl. The plural is girls.
Example sentence
The girl reads a book.
Key facts
- English
- girl
- Pronunciation
- /ɡɜːrl/
- With a or an
- a girl
- Plural
- girls
- Spelling
- G-I-R-L
- Number of letters
- 4
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce girl?
Girl is pronounced /ɡɜːrl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell girl?
Girl is spelled G-I-R-L. It has 4 letters.
What is the plural of girl?
The plural of girl is girls.
Do you say a or an before girl?
Say a girl.
How do you use girl in a sentence?
For example: The girl reads a book.
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