How to Pronounce Grow

To pronounce "grow", say GROW — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɡɹəʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grow

"grow" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: growe, gro, groh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does grow mean?

verb

  1. To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

    Children grow quickly.

  2. To appear or sprout.

    A long tail began to grow from his backside.

Antonyms

Words that rhyme with grow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grow"?

"Grow" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grow"?

The IPA transcription of "grow" is /ɡɹəʊ/.

What does "grow" mean?

Grow: To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

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