How to pronounce burrowing
Say it like BUR-roh-ing. Burrowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɜroʊɪŋ/BUR-roh-ing
UK British/ˈbɜrəʊɪŋ/BUR-roh-ing
- BUR
- roh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burrowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burrowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUR-roh-ing.
What does burrowing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of burrow How to pronounce burrow
- The act or result of making a burrow.
Questions about saying burrowing
How do you pronounce burrowing?
Say BUR-roh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɜroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burrowing?
Burrowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · roh · ing.
Is burrowing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɜrəʊɪŋ/ (BUR-roh-ing).