How to pronounce rooter
Say it like ROO-ter. Rooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
- ROO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rooter
- 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: ROO-tuh.
What does rooter mean?
- One who, or that which, roots; one that tears up by the roots.
- A type of heavy machinery similar to a plow for breaking up soil, concrete, asphalt, etc.
- A blade for producing a narrow groove in a piece of wood.
- One who roots for, or applauds, something.
Where does rooter come from?
From root + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sports fan
- fan
Words that rhyme with rooter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rooter.
Words that sound like rooter
Questions about saying rooter
How do you pronounce rooter?
Say ROO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈruːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooter?
Rooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ter.
Is rooter 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 /ˈruːtə/ (ROO-tuh).
What words sound the same as rooter?
Rooter sounds the same as router in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.