How to pronounce ingrowth
Say it like IN-grohth. Ingrowth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnˌɡroʊθ/IN-grohth
UK British/ˈɪnˌɡrəʊθ/IN-grohth
- IN
- grohth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingrowth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- grohthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ingrowth
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-grohth.
What does ingrowth mean?
noun
- Growth inwards.“Ingrowth is a common problem with toenails.”
Where does ingrowth come from?
From in- + growth.
Questions about saying ingrowth
How do you pronounce ingrowth?
Say IN-grohth. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌɡroʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌɡrəʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingrowth?
Ingrowth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · grohth.
Is ingrowth 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 /ˈɪnˌɡrəʊθ/ (IN-grohth).