How to Pronounce Rooting

To pronounce "rooting", say ROOT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ROOT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rooting”

"rooting" has 2 syllables: root-ing. It rhymes with disputing and refuting, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: routing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rooting mean?

verb

  1. To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.

    “The cuttings are starting to root.”

  2. To prepare, oversee, or otherwise cause the rooting of cuttings

    “We rooted some cuttings last summer.”

verb

  1. To turn up or dig with the snout.

    “A pig roots the earth for truffles.”

  2. (by extension) To seek favour or advancement by low arts or grovelling servility; to fawn.

verb

  1. (with "for" or "on") To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.)

    “I'm rooting for you, don't let me down!”

Synonyms

jailbreakbangdrillscrewshagdig outroot outrummagebarrackcheer on

Words that rhyme with rooting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disputingrefutingcommutingconstitutingshootingcomputingflutingfruitinglutingbootingovershootingbluetongue

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rooting"?▾

"Rooting" has 2 syllables: root · ing.

What does "rooting" mean?▾

Rooting: To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.

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