How to pronounce bitterroot
Say it like BIT-er-root. Bitterroot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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- BIT
- er
- root
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitterroot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- rootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bitterroot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIT-uh-root.
What does bitterroot mean?
- Lewisia rediviva, a small, low, pink flower with a yellow center.
- Apocynum androsaemifolium (fly-trap dogbane).
- Gentiana lutea (great yellow gentian, bitterwort)
- Having bitter roots.
Where does bitterroot come from?
From bitter + root.
Questions about saying bitterroot
How do you pronounce bitterroot?
Say BIT-er-root. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtɚˌrut/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtəˌruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitterroot?
Bitterroot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · er · root.
Is bitterroot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɪtəˌruːt/ (BIT-uh-root).