How to pronounce uprooted
Say it like uh-PROO-tid. Uprooted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- uh
- PROO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprooted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uprooted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PROO-tid.
What does uprooted mean?
- simple past and past participle of uproot How to pronounce uproot
- Having been fully removed, including the roots.
- Having been removed from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.
Words that rhyme with uprooted
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Questions about saying uprooted
How do you pronounce uprooted?
Say uh-PROO-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈprutɪd/. In British English it is /əˈpruːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprooted?
Uprooted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: uh · PROO · tid.
Is uprooted 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 /əˈpruːtɪd/ (uh-PROO-tid).