How to pronounce outgrowing
Say it like OWT-groh-ing. Outgrowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- groh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgrowing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- grohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outgrowing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OWT-groh-ing.
What does outgrowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of outgrow How to pronounce outgrow
- That which grows outward; outgrowth.
- The supply and purchase arrangement engaged in by an outgrower.
Questions about saying outgrowing
How do you pronounce outgrowing?
Say OWT-groh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtˌɡrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgrowing?
Outgrowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · groh · ing.
Is outgrowing 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 /ˈaʊtˌɡrəʊɪŋ/ (OWT-groh-ing).