How to Pronounce Burrows

To pronounce "burrows", say BURR-ows — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BURR-ows

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💡 Tip for remembering “burrows”

"burrows" has 2 syllables: burr-ows. It rhymes with furrows and burros, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burros, boros, burroughs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burrows 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

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Words that rhyme with burrows

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

furrowsburrosborosburroughsseguros

Related words

tunnelholesdigsdensdigboxesfurrowsgrooves

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burrows"?▾

"Burrows" has 2 syllables: burr · ows.

What does "burrows" mean?▾

Burrows: A mountain.

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