How to Pronounce Harrowing

To pronounce "harrowing", say HARR-ow-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harrowing”

"harrowing" has 3 syllables: harr-ow-ing. It rhymes with narrowing, if that helps it stick.

What does harrowing mean?

verb

  1. To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
  2. To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.

noun

  1. The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.

    “The field received two harrowings.”

  2. Suffering, torment.

adjective

  1. Causing pain or distress.

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Words that rhyme with harrowing

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narrowing

Related words

agonizingexcruciatingpainfultorturingtorturesometorturousdistressingdesperate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harrowing"?▾

"Harrowing" has 3 syllables: harr · ow · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "harrowing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harrowing" is /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/.

What does "harrowing" mean?▾

Harrowing: To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.

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