To pronounce "outgrow", say OUTGR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/
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"outgrow" has 2 syllables: outgr-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, 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.
"Outgrow" has 2 syllables: outgr · ow.
The IPA transcription of "outgrow" is /ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/.
Outgrow: 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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