To pronounce "grass-roots", say GRASSR-oots — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"grass-roots" has 2 syllables: grassr-oots.
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"Grass-roots" has 2 syllables: grassr · oots.
Grass-roots: Of, or relating to people or society at the local level, particularly in politics, social movements, etc.; of the grass roots.
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