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Burrow Pronunciation
Burrow is pronounced BUR-oh, IPA /ˈbɝoʊ/.
BUR-oh
US /ˈbɝoʊ/ · UK /ˈbʌrəʊ/
Syllables: BUR · oh (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal to live in, or to dig one.
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Burrow in a Sentence
- A rabbit shot into its burrow as we came round the corner.
- The dog tried to burrow under the fence.
- He burrowed through six boxes before finding the receipt.
Common Mispronunciations of Burrow
Not buh-ROH
The first syllable carries the beat, and the second ends on a quiet oh.
Not BUR-ow
The ending is the oh of go, not the ow of cow. Compare narrow and arrow.
Tip: American speakers say burrow and borough alike. British speakers end borough with a weak uh and keep the clear oh for burrow.
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