How to pronounce outgrown
Say it like owt-GROHN. Outgrown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHN).
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- owt
- GROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outgrown 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.
- GROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of outgrown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: owt-GROHN.
What does outgrown mean?
- past participle of outgrow How to pronounce outgrow
Words that rhyme with outgrown
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Questions about saying outgrown
How do you pronounce outgrown?
Say owt-GROHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outgrown?
Outgrown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHN). Broken into parts: owt · GROHN.
Is outgrown 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 /ˌaʊtˈɡrəʊn/ (owt-GROHN).