How to Pronounce "grownups"
word
/ˈɡɹoʊˌnəps/
GROH-nuhps
/ɡɹˈəʊnʌps/
grOHN-ups
Definition
People who are adults, not children; another word for adults, often used by or about children.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɹoʊˌnəps/
British English
/ɡɹˈəʊnʌps/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROH-nuhps
UK
grOHN-ups
Listen in Context
The grownups are talking in the living room.
Children should listen to the grownups.
Only grownups can use this tool.
The party is for kids and grownups alike.