How to pronounce grassroots
Say it like GRAS-roots. Grassroots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce grassroots. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GRAS
- roots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grassroots 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.
- rootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of grassroots
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAHS-roots.
What does grassroots mean?
- Of, or relating to people or society at the local level, particularly in politics, social movements, etc.; of the grass roots.
Where does grassroots come from?
From grass + roots.
Questions about saying grassroots
How do you pronounce grassroots?
Say GRAS-roots. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræsˌruts/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑːsruːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grassroots?
Grassroots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS). Broken into parts: GRAS · roots.
Is grassroots pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrɑːsruːts/ (GRAHS-roots).