How to pronounce outgrow
Say it like owt-GROH. Outgrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROH).
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- owt
- GROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgrow 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.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outgrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: owt-GROH.
What does outgrow mean?
- To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.“Poorer children often have to wear whatever an older sibling has outgrown.”
- To grow faster or larger than.“The best adapted plant varieties tend to outgrow those less adapted.”
Where does outgrow come from?
From out- + grow.
Words that rhyme with outgrow
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Questions about saying outgrow
How do you pronounce outgrow?
Say owt-GROH. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgrow?
Outgrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROH). Broken into parts: owt · GROH.
Is outgrow 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 /ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊ/ (owt-GROH).