How to pronounce growling
Say it like GROH-ling. Growling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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- GROH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Growling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of growling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROH-ling.
What does growling mean?
- Producing a growl.“The growling dog frightened him.”
- A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.“The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.”
- The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.
- present participle and gerund of growl How to pronounce growl
Words that rhyme with growling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of growling.
Questions about saying growling
How do you pronounce growling?
Say GROH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in growling?
Growling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · ling.
Is growling 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 /ˈɡrəʊlɪŋ/ (GROH-ling).