How to Pronounce Arrowroot

To pronounce "arrowroot", say ARR-owr-oot — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arrowroot”

"arrowroot" has 3 syllables: arr-owr-oot. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does arrowroot 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).

Words that rhyme with arrowroot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

achirastarcharrow-rootararao

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arrowroot"?▾

"Arrowroot" has 3 syllables: arr · owr · oot.

What is the IPA transcription of "arrowroot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arrowroot" is /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/.

What does "arrowroot" mean?▾

Arrowroot: 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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