How to pronounce grownup
Say it like GROH-nuhp. Grownup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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US American/ˈɡroʊˌnʌp/GROH-nuhp
UK British/ˈɡrəʊˌnʌp/GROH-nuhp
- GROH
- nuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grownup 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.
- nuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grownup
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROH-nuhp.
What does grownup mean?
noun
- Alternative form of grown-up.
- Alternative form of grown-up.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying grownup
How do you pronounce grownup?
Say GROH-nuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊˌnʌp/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊˌnʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grownup?
Grownup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · nuhp.
Is grownup pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡrəʊˌnʌp/ (GROH-nuhp).