How to Pronounce "prowl around"
expression
ˈpɹaʊɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
PROWL-uh-ROWND
pɹˈaʊl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
prowl-uh-ROWND
Definition
To move quietly or secretly around a place, often looking for something, or as if you are trying not to be seen. It is often used for animals hunting or for people acting suspiciously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹaʊɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
pɹˈaʊl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROWL-uh-ROWND
UK
prowl-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
A cat likes to prowl around the garden at night.
I saw someone prowling around my car.
The fox will prowl around looking for food.
There was a strange man prowling around the neighborhood last night.