How to pronounce rootery
Say it like ROO-tuh-ree. Rootery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrutəri/ROO-tuh-ree
UK British/ˈruːtəri/ROO-tuh-ree
- ROO
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rootery 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rootery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tuh-ree.
What does rootery mean?
noun
- A stumpery
Where does rootery come from?
From root + -ery.
Words that rhyme with rootery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rootery.
Questions about saying rootery
How do you pronounce rootery?
Say ROO-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutəri/. In British English it is /ˈruːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rootery?
Rootery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · tuh · ree.
Is rootery 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 /ˈruːtəri/ (ROO-tuh-ree).