How to Pronounce Burrowing

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BURR-ow-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “burrowing”

"burrowing" has 3 syllables: burr-ow-ing. It rhymes with furrowing, if that helps it stick.

What does burrowing mean?

verb

  1. To dig a tunnel or hole
  2. (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

    “The young girl burrowed into the bed.”

noun

  1. The act or result of making a burrow.

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Words that rhyme with burrowing

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furrowing

Related words

tunnelfossorialeffodientdiggingdensubterraneandigexcavation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burrowing"?▾

"Burrowing" has 3 syllables: burr · ow · ing.

What does "burrowing" mean?▾

Burrowing: To dig a tunnel or hole

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