How to pronounce rootkit
Say it like ROOT-kit. Rootkit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOT).
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- ROOT
- kit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rootkit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rootkit
American and British speakers say rootkit in essentially the same way: /ˈrutˌkɪt/ in the US and /ˈruːtˌkɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOT-kit.
What does rootkit mean?
- A set of software tools used by a third party to gain unauthorized access to a computer system and control the system while concealing itself from the user.
- To infect (a computer system) with a rootkit.
Where does rootkit come from?
From root + kit.
Questions about saying rootkit
How do you pronounce rootkit?
Say ROOT-kit. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutˌkɪt/. In British English it is /ˈruːtˌkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rootkit?
Rootkit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOT). Broken into parts: ROOT · kit.
Do Americans and Brits say rootkit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrutˌkɪt/ and the British form is /ˈruːtˌkɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.