How to Pronounce Prowling

To pronounce "prowling", say PROWL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prowling”

"prowling" has 2 syllables: prowl-ing. It rhymes with howling and scowling, if that helps it stick.

What does prowling mean?

verb

  1. To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

    “It's tough to sneak vandalism into Wikipedia as there are plenty of other users prowling the Recent Changes page.”

  2. To idle; to go about aimlessly.

    “That dandy has nothing better to do than prowl around town all day in his pinstripe suit.”

noun

  1. The act of one who prowls.

    “nightly prowlings”

Words that rhyme with prowling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

howlingscowlingfoulingfowlingtowelingcowlingdowlingnowling

Related words

lurchskulkproulercreepingroamingpursingstruttingloitering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prowling"?▾

"Prowling" has 2 syllables: prowl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "prowling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prowling" is /ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/.

What does "prowling" mean?▾

Prowling: To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

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