How to Pronounce "narrows"
word
/ˈnɛɹoʊz/
NAIR-ohz
/nˈæɹəʊz/
NA-ruh-ohz
Definition
'Narrows' is the plural form of 'narrow', meaning several narrow sections or passages, often in a river or land. As a verb, it means to become or make something less wide.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɛɹoʊz/
British English
/nˈæɹəʊz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAIR-ohz
UK
NA-ruh-ohz
Listen in Context
The river narrows as you go upstream.
There are dangerous narrows near the waterfall.
The road narrows after the bridge.
Competition narrows your chances of getting the job.