How to Pronounce Outgrowing

To pronounce "outgrowing", say OUTGR-ow-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OUTGR-ow-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “outgrowing”

"outgrowing" has 3 syllables: outgr-ow-ing. It rhymes with easygoing and ongoing, if that helps it stick.

What does outgrowing mean?

verb

  1. 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.

    “I used to have allergies but I outgrew all of them.”

  2. To grow faster or larger than.

    “The best adapted plant varieties tend to outgrow those less adapted.”

noun

  1. That which grows outward; outgrowth

Words that rhyme with outgrowing

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easygoingongoingglowingflowingcrowinggrowingoutgoingforegoingforgoingunknowingoverflowingblowing

Related words

overgrowoutgrowthoutswellingoutgushingoutjuttingoutpushingoutspurtoutjut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outgrowing"?▾

"Outgrowing" has 3 syllables: outgr · ow · ing.

What does "outgrowing" mean?▾

Outgrowing: 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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