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growth

Definition:

(nou) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level (nou) a progression from simpler to more complex forms (nou) a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (nou) vegetation that has grown (nou) the gradual beginning or coming forth (nou) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) (nou) something grown or growing

Phonetic Transcription:

ɡrəʊθ

Examples:

The growth of the company is increasing rapidly.

It increases creativity and promotes the growth of the workforce.

The consequent growth in population increased the demand for clergymen.

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Common mistakes of growth pronunciation

Misplacing the "h" sound: Some learners omit the initial "h" sound, pronouncing it as "groth." This leads to confusion. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly as /ɡroʊθ/ in US and /ɡrəʊθ/ in UK.
Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "growth" with a short vowel sound, saying "grɒwth" instead. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long vowel sound /oʊ/ in US and /əʊ/ in UK to ensure clarity.
Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "growTH" instead of "GROWth." This can change meaning. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable with primary stress as /ˈɡroʊθ/ in US and /ˈɡrəʊθ/ in UK.
Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "growth" as "grow-ith," adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Remember that "growth" is a single syllable word, pronounced as /ɡroʊθ/ in US and /ɡrəʊθ/ in UK.
Confusing with "grove": Some may confuse "growth" with "grove," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Distinguish between the two by practicing the final "th" sound in "growth," which is pronounced /θ/.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "growth" in American English?

In American English, "growth" is pronounced as /ɡroʊθ/. The "o" sounds like the long "o" in "go," and the "th" is pronounced as in "think."

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "growth" between American and British English?

No, "growth" is pronounced the same in both American and British English, /ɡroʊθ/ in the US and /ɡrəʊθ/ in the UK. The main difference is in the vowel sound; the UK pronunciation has a more rounded "o."

What syllable stress does the word "growth" have?

"Growth" is a single-syllable word, so it has primary stress on that one syllable: /ɡroʊθ/. There are no additional syllables to consider, making it straightforward.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "growth"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the "th" sound, which should be a voiceless dental fricative /θ/, as in "thin." Some might also confuse the vowel sound, pronouncing it as /ɡrɔːθ/, which is incorrect.