How to Pronounce Wallowing

To pronounce "wallowing", say WALL-ow-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

WALL-ow-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wallowing”

"wallowing" has 3 syllables: wall-ow-ing. It rhymes with following and swallowing, if that helps it stick.

What does wallowing mean?

verb

  1. To roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud.

    “Pigs wallow in the mud.”

  2. To move lazily or heavily in any medium.

noun

  1. The act of one who wallows.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with wallowing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

followingswallowinghollowingholloing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wallowing"?▾

"Wallowing" has 3 syllables: wall · ow · ing.

What does "wallowing" mean?▾

Wallowing: To roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud.

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