Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ingrowth

/ˈɪnˌɡɹoʊθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.51 in modern English

Syllables
in-growth
IPA
/ˈɪnˌɡɹoʊθ/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Growth inwards.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From in- + growth.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɪnˌɡɹoʊθ/
  • British English: /ˈɪnˌɡrəʊθ/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce ingrowth?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌɡɹoʊθ/.
What does ingrowth mean?
Growth inwards.
Where does ingrowth come from?
From in- + growth.

How to pronounce ingrowth

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