How to pronounce grassroot
Say it like GRAS-root. Grassroot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS).
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US American/ˈɡræsˌrut/GRAS-root
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- GRAS
- root
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grassroot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does grassroot mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of grassroots.
Where does grassroot come from?
From grass + root.
Questions about saying grassroot
How do you pronounce grassroot?
Say GRAS-root. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræsˌrut/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grassroot?
Grassroot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS). Broken into parts: GRAS · root.