How to pronounce chroot
Say it like CHROOT. Chroot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHROOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chroot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chroot
American and British speakers say chroot in essentially the same way: /tʃrut/ in the US and /tʃruːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHROOT.
What does chroot mean?
- To change the apparent root directory for a running process, affecting whether or not it can access certain files etc.
Where does chroot come from?
From the name of the Unix command, short for “change root”.
Words that rhyme with chroot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chroot.
Questions about saying chroot
How do you pronounce chroot?
Say CHROOT. The American pronunciation is /tʃrut/. In British English it is /tʃruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chroot?
Chroot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHROOT.
Do Americans and Brits say chroot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃrut/ and the British form is /tʃruːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.