How to Pronounce Growling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

GROWL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “growling”

"growling" has 2 syllables: growl-ing. It rhymes with consoling and strolling, if that helps it stick.

What does growling 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.

noun

  1. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.

    “The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.”

  2. The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.

adjective

  1. Producing a growl.

    “The growling dog frightened him.”

Synonyms

gnargnarlgurlsnarl

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Words that rhyme with growling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consolingstrollingyowlingcontrollingcajolingextollingtollingrollingpollingpatrollingenrollingfoaling

Related words

gruntingrumblinggrowlygrowlsomesnarlinggruntygroaningagroan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "growling"?▾

"Growling" has 2 syllables: growl · ing.

What does "growling" mean?▾

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

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