How many syllables in growls?

There is 1 syllable in the word growls.

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growls

How to pronounce growls:

Definition of growls:

growls (verb):: rumble; (of a dog or other animal) to make a low rumbling sound, usually in anger

Synonyms for growls:

beefs

bellyaches

bitches

bleats

caterwauls

complains

crabs

cries

croaks

fusses

gripes

grizzles

grouches

grouses

grumbles

grumps

hollers

inveighs

keens

kicks

kicks up a fuss

kvetches

moans

murmurs

mutters

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Antonyms for growls:

crows

delights

rejoices

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