How to Pronounce Wheelbarrow

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

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Syllables

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Letters

WHEELB-arr-ow

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💡 Tip for remembering “wheelbarrow”

"wheelbarrow" has 3 syllables: wheelb-arr-ow. It rhymes with marrow and narrow, if that helps it stick.

What does wheelbarrow mean?

noun

  1. A small, one-wheeled (rarely two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.

verb

  1. To convey in a wheelbarrow.
  2. To cause the weight of an aeroplane to become concentrated around the nosewheel.

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Words that rhyme with wheelbarrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

marrownarrowbarrowbolerosparrowaeropharaohfaroarrowranchero

Related words

barrowmonotrochcartwagonchariotcarriagegurneyforklift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wheelbarrow"?▾

"Wheelbarrow" has 3 syllables: wheelb · arr · ow.

What does "wheelbarrow" mean?▾

Wheelbarrow: A small, one-wheeled (rarely two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.

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