How to Pronounce Growth

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɹəʊθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “growth”

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

What does growth mean?

noun

  1. An increase in size, number, value, or strength.

    “Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China.”

  2. The act of growing, getting bigger or higher.

Synonyms

developmentmaturationenlargementexpansionincreaseincrementcancermass

Antonyms

nondevelopmentcontractiondecreasedecrementreduction

Words that rhyme with growth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loathoathoutgrowthslothundergrowthblowthdrowthcrowthbothgoethe

Related words

growingincreaseincrementemergencedevelopmentmaturationontogenyontogenesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "growth"?▾

"Growth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "growth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "growth" is /ɡɹəʊθ/.

What does "growth" mean?▾

Growth: An increase in size, number, value, or strength.

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