How to Pronounce Beetroot

To pronounce "beetroot", say BEETR-oot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːtɹuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbiːtɹuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beetroot”

"beetroot" has 2 syllables: beetr-oot. It rhymes with sweetroot, if that helps it stick.

What does beetroot mean?

noun

  1. Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

    “The beet is a hardy species.”

  2. A beetroot, a swollen root of such a plant.

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) The edible part of the root of a beet plant, raw or prepared.

verb

  1. To turn a bright red or purple colour.

Synonyms

red beettable beet

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Words that rhyme with beetroot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sweetroot

Related words

beetsugarbeetbeet-rootsilverbeetrootaubergine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beetroot"?▾

"Beetroot" has 2 syllables: beetr · oot.

What is the IPA transcription of "beetroot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beetroot" is /ˈbiːtɹuːt/.

What does "beetroot" mean?▾

Beetroot: Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

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