To pronounce "outgrew", say OUTGR-ew — 2 syllables, IPA /aʊtˈɡɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
outgrew
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/aʊtˈɡɹuː/
IPA
"outgrew" has 2 syllables: outgr-ew. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I used to have allergies but I outgrew all of them.”
“The best adapted plant varieties tend to outgrow those less adapted.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Outgrew" has 2 syllables: outgr · ew.
The IPA transcription of "outgrew" is /aʊtˈɡɹuː/.
Outgrew: To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.
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