How to Pronounce Growing

To pronounce "growing", say GROW-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “growing”

"growing" has 2 syllables: grow-ing. It rhymes with easygoing and ongoing, if that helps it stick.

What does growing 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.”

noun

  1. Growth; increase
  2. (attributive) Connected with growing

    “The growing season here begins in March.”

adjective

  1. That grows.

    “Milk is good for growing children.”

Antonyms

shrink

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Words that rhyme with growing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

easygoingongoingglowingflowingcrowingoutgoingforegoingforgoingunknowingoverflowingblowingseagoing

Related words

growthincreasingdevelopmentthrivingflourishinghealthymaturationontogeny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "growing"?▾

"Growing" has 2 syllables: grow · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "growing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "growing" is /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/.

What does "growing" mean?▾

Growing: To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

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