How to pronounce rootle
Say it like ROO-tul. Rootle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrutəl/ROO-tul
UK British/ˈruːtəl/ROO-tul
- ROO
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rootle 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rootle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tul.
What does rootle mean?
verb
- to dig into the ground, with the snout.
- to search for something from a drawer, closet, etc.; to dig out.
Where does rootle come from?
From root (“to dig”) + -le (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with rootle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rootle.
Questions about saying rootle
How do you pronounce rootle?
Say ROO-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutəl/. In British English it is /ˈruːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rootle?
Rootle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · tul.
Is rootle 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 /ˈruːtəl/ (ROO-tul).