How to Pronounce "ingrown"
word
ɪnˈɡɹəʊn
in-GROHN
ˈɪŋɡɹəʊn
ING-grohn
Definition
Describes hair, nails, or similar things that have grown back into the skin instead of outwards, often causing pain or infection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈɡɹəʊn
British English
ˈɪŋɡɹəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-GROHN
UK
ING-grohn
Listen in Context
He has an ingrown toenail that hurts a lot.
An ingrown hair can lead to a small bump on your skin.
Doctors can help remove an ingrown nail safely.
I think I got an ingrown hair from shaving too quickly.