how to pronounce growling

/ˈɡɹoʊlɪŋ/

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growling is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of growling

noun:

The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.
A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.

adjective:

Producing a growl.

verb:

Present participle of growl.

growling frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word growling occurs in english on average 1.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.