How to Pronounce Furrow

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfʌɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “furrow”

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

What does furrow mean?

noun

  1. A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.

    “Don't walk across that deep furrow in the field.”

  2. Any trench, channel, or groove, as in wood or metal.

verb

  1. To cut one or more grooves in (the ground, etc.).

    “Cart wheels can furrow roads.”

  2. To wrinkle.

Synonyms

frown

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Words that rhyme with furrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thoroughburrowburroboro-boroburroughgenerokingsboroughpero

Related words

groovechamferseamwrinklecreasecrinklerutchase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "furrow"?▾

"Furrow" has 2 syllables: furr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "furrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "furrow" is /ˈfʌɹəʊ/.

What does "furrow" mean?▾

Furrow: A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.

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