How to pronounce grower
Say it like GROH-er. Grower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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- GROH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROH-uh.
What does grower mean?
- A farmer; one who grows things.“He was an orange grower from Florida.”
- Something that grows.“These flowers are fast growers”
- Someone or something, especially music, that becomes more likeable over time.“I didn't like the song at first, but it is a real grower.”
Where does grower come from?
From grow + -er.
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Words that rhyme with grower
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Questions about saying grower
How do you pronounce grower?
Say GROH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grower?
Grower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · er.
Is grower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡrəʊə/ (GROH-uh).