How to pronounce "sprout"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "sprout"

Learn how to break down "sprout" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/spɹʌʊt/
/spɹaʊt/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S P R AW1 T
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

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Definition of "sprout"

Pronunciation: /spɹʌʊt/

Noun

  • A new growth on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
  • A child.
  • (chiefly in the plural) A Brussels sprout.
  • (chiefly in the plural) A bean sprout.
  • An edible germinated seed.

Verb

  • To grow from seed; to germinate.
  • To cause to grow from a seed.
    Example: "I sprouted beans and radishes and put them in my salad."
  • To deprive of sprouts.
    Example: "to sprout potatoes"
  • To emerge from the ground as sprouts.
  • To emerge haphazardly from a surface.
    Example: "Whiskers sprouted from the old man's chin."

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