How to pronounce ingrow
Say it like in-GROH. Ingrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROH).
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- in
- GROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ingrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-GROH.
What does ingrow mean?
- To grow in; grow inwardly.
- To become ingrown.
Where does ingrow come from?
Back-formation from ingrown, equivalent to in- + grow.
Words that rhyme with ingrow
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Questions about saying ingrow
How do you pronounce ingrow?
Say in-GROH. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡroʊ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingrow?
Ingrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROH). Broken into parts: in · GROH.
Is ingrow 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 /ɪnˈɡrəʊ/ (in-GROH).