How to pronounce beetroot
Say it like BEE-troot. Beetroot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce beetroot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEE
- troot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beetroot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- trootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of beetroot
American and British speakers say beetroot in essentially the same way: /ˈbitrut/ in the US and /ˈbiːtruːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-troot.
What does beetroot mean?
- A normally deep-red-colored root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating.
- The edible part of the root of a beet plant, raw or prepared.
- To turn a bright red or purple color.
Where does beetroot come from?
From beet + root.
Questions about saying beetroot
How do you pronounce beetroot?
Say BEE-troot. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitrut/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beetroot?
Beetroot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · troot.
Do Americans and Brits say beetroot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbitrut/ and the British form is /ˈbiːtruːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.