How to pronounce rootless
Say it like ROOT-lus. Rootless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOT).
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- ROOT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rootless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rootless
American and British speakers say rootless in essentially the same way: /ˈrutləs/ in the US and /ˈruːtləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOT-lus.
What does rootless mean?
- Of a plant or another thing, having no roots.
- Being a wanderer; having no ties to a particular locale.
- Without (the use of) a root user account.
Where does rootless come from?
By surface analysis, root + less.
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Words that rhyme with rootless
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Questions about saying rootless
How do you pronounce rootless?
Say ROOT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutləs/. In British English it is /ˈruːtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rootless?
Rootless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOT). Broken into parts: ROOT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say rootless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrutləs/ and the British form is /ˈruːtləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.