How do you pronounce "schoolgirl"?

In American English: /ˈskuːlˌgɝːl/ (SKOOL-gurl). In British English: /skˈuːlɡɜːl/ (SK-oolg). In Canadian English: /ˈskuːlˌgɝːl/ (SKOOL-gurl). In Australian English: /skˈuːlɡɜːl/ (SK-oolg).

Is "schoolgirl" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskuːlˌgɝːl/ (SKOOL-gurl), while in British English it's /skˈuːlɡɜːl/ (SK-oolg).

How to Pronounce "schoolgirl"

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schoolgirl

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/ˈskuːlˌgɝːl/

SKOOL-gurl

Syllable Breakdown

skuːlschool·gɝːlgirl

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