How to pronounce rooters
Say it like ROO-terz. Rooters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rooters
- 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-tuz.
What does rooters mean?
- plural of rooter How to pronounce rooter
Questions about saying rooters
How do you pronounce rooters?
Say ROO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈruːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooters?
Rooters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · terz.
Is rooters 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 /ˈruːtəz/ (ROO-tuz).