How to pronounce uprooting
Say it like uh-PROO-ting. Uprooting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- uh
- PROO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uprooting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uprooting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PROO-ting.
What does uprooting mean?
Words that rhyme with uprooting
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Questions about saying uprooting
How do you pronounce uprooting?
Say uh-PROO-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈprutɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpruːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uprooting?
Uprooting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: uh · PROO · ting.
Is uprooting 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 /əˈpruːtɪŋ/ (uh-PROO-ting).