How to pronounce outgrew
Say it like owt-GROO. Outgrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROO).
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- owt
- GROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgrew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of outgrew
American and British speakers say outgrew in essentially the same way: /ˌaʊtˈɡru/ in the US and /ˌaʊtˈɡruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-GROO.
What does outgrew mean?
- simple past of outgrow How to pronounce outgrow
Words that rhyme with outgrew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outgrew.
Questions about saying outgrew
How do you pronounce outgrew?
Say owt-GROO. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈɡru/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈɡruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgrew?
Outgrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROO). Broken into parts: owt · GROO.
Do Americans and Brits say outgrew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌaʊtˈɡru/ and the British form is /ˌaʊtˈɡruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.