How to Pronounce Grown-up

To pronounce "grown-up", say GROWN-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

GROWN-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “grown-up”

"grown-up" has 2 syllables: grown-up. It rhymes with blown-up, if that helps it stick.

What does grown-up mean?

noun

  1. An adult. (used especially by children)

adjective

  1. Adult, physically mature.
  2. Of, pertaining to, or suitable for adults.

Words that rhyme with grown-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blown-up

Related words

full-growngrownupadultmatureadulthoodoldripemanhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grown-up"?▾

"Grown-up" has 2 syllables: grown · up.

What does "grown-up" mean?▾

Grown-up: An adult. (used especially by children)

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