How to Pronounce Growled

To pronounce "growled", say GROWL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹaʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

growled

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡɹaʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “growled”

"growled" has 2 syllables: growl-ed. It rhymes with scowled and fouled, if that helps it stick.

What does growled mean?

verb

  1. To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.

    “The dog growled at me as I walked past.”

  2. Of a wind instrument: to produce a low-pitched rumbling sound.

Synonyms

gnargnarlgurlsnarl

Words that rhyme with growled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowledfouledhowledcowledprowledfowled

Related words

grumblerumblemutteredrumbledgruntedraspedsnarledgrumbled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "growled"?▾

"Growled" has 2 syllables: growl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "growled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "growled" is /ɡɹaʊld/.

What does "growled" mean?▾

Growled: To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.

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