How to Pronounce "grow up"
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈəp
GROH-ŭp
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
groh-UHP
Definition
To change from being a child to being an adult. It can also mean to become more mature in your thinking or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROH-ŭp
UK
groh-UHP
Listen in Context
Children grow up quickly these days.
Where did you grow up?
She wants her son to grow up healthy.
I never thought I’d grow up to be a teacher.