How to Pronounce Arrow-root

To pronounce "arrow-root", say ARR-owr-oot — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ARR-owr-oot

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💡 Tip for remembering “arrow-root”

"arrow-root" has 3 syllables: arr-owr-oot.

What does arrow-root mean?

noun

  1. Maranta arundinacea from the Marantaceae family, a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean area with green leaves about 15 centimeters long.
  2. Usually preceded by an attributive word: some other plant the rhizomes of which are used to prepare a substance similar to arrowroot (sense 3), such as Zamia integrifolia (Florida arrowroot) or Pueraria montana var. lobata (Japanese arrowroot or kudzu).

Related words

arrowrootararaoararumarantabread-rootmanrootmanyroot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arrow-root"?▾

"Arrow-root" has 3 syllables: arr · owr · oot.

What does "arrow-root" mean?▾

Arrow-root: Maranta arundinacea from the Marantaceae family, a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean area with green leaves about 15 centimeters long.

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