How to pronounce Girl in English

Girl is pronounced GURL (IPA /ɡɜːrl/). One syllable — curl tongue for 'r' and end with 'l' smoothly.

IPA: /ɡɜːrl/

Syllables: GURL

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'gar-ul' splitting it into two syllables.

Tip: One syllable — curl tongue for 'r' and end with 'l' smoothly.

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