How to Pronounce Browbeating

To pronounce "browbeating", say BROWB-eat-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BROWB-eat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “browbeating

"browbeating" has 3 syllables: browb-eat-ing.

What does browbeating mean?

verb

  1. To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

    Though the teacher browbeat all the children, they still acted out during the lesson.

noun

  1. A scolding.

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How many syllables are in "browbeating"?

"Browbeating" has 3 syllables: browb · eat · ing.

What does "browbeating" mean?

Browbeating: To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

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