How to pronounce sprout
Say it like SPROWT. Sprout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPROWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPROWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of sprout
American and British speakers say sprout in essentially the same way: /spraʊt/ in the US and /spraʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPROWT.
What does sprout mean?
- To grow from seed; to germinate.“The crocuses should be sprouting after 2 months, provided they're well tended.”
- To cause to grow from a seed.“I sprouted beans and radishes and put them in my salad.”
- To deprive of sprouts.“to sprout potatoes”
- A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
- A germinated seed, an incipient young plant.
- An edible variety of such, grown and intended as food; examples include bean, alfalfa, kale, and others.
Where does sprout come from?
From Middle English sproute, either from Middle English sprouten (“to sprout”) (see below); or from Middle Dutch sprute or Middle Low German sprûte (“sprout”), all related to Proto-West Germanic *spreutan.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sprout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprout.
Questions about saying sprout
How do you pronounce sprout?
Say SPROWT. The American pronunciation is /spraʊt/. In British English it is /spraʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprout?
Sprout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPROWT.
Do Americans and Brits say sprout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spraʊt/ and the British form is /spraʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.