How to pronounce rooting
Say it like ROO-ting. Rooting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rooting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-ting.
What does rooting mean?
- the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
Where does rooting come from?
From Middle English rotynge (“rooting”); equivalent to root + -ing.
Words that rhyme with rooting
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Questions about saying rooting
How do you pronounce rooting?
Say ROO-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈruːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooting?
Rooting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ting.
Is rooting 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 /ˈruːtɪŋ/ (ROO-ting).