How to pronounce rooted
Say it like ROO-tud. Rooted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rooted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tud.
What does rooted mean?
- absolutely still“frozen with horror”“they stood rooted in astonishment”
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Words that rhyme with rooted
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Questions about saying rooted
How do you pronounce rooted?
Say ROO-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutəd/. In British English it is /ˈruːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooted?
Rooted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · tud.
Is rooted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈruːtəd/ (ROO-tud).