How to Pronounce Burrow

To pronounce "burrow", say BURR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʌɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “burrow”

"burrow" has 2 syllables: burr-ow. It rhymes with furrow and thorough, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burro, boro, burrough — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burrow mean?

noun

  1. A mountain.
  2. A hill.

noun

  1. A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
  2. (saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.

noun

  1. A castrated boar.

Synonyms

tumulushandcartpushcarttrolley

Words that rhyme with burrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

furrowthoroughburroboro-boroburroughgenerokingsboroughperoroseboro

Related words

tunnellairratholeexcavateholedendigbury

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burrow"?▾

"Burrow" has 2 syllables: burr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "burrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burrow" is /ˈbʌɹəʊ/.

What does "burrow" mean?▾

Burrow: A mountain.

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