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How to Pronounce "grow to"

expression

ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GROH-too, GROH-tuh, GROH-tih
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː
groh-TOO

Definition

To gradually become a certain way, or to slowly start feeling, thinking, or doing something over time.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

British English

ɡɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GROH-too, GROH-tuh, GROH-tih

UK

groh-TOO

Listen in Context

I grew to enjoy living in the city.

They grew to respect their coach.

Over time, she grew to understand his feelings.

You might grow to love spicy food after trying it a few times.