How to Pronounce Uproots

To pronounce "uproots", say UPR-oots — 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

UPR-oots

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💡 Tip for remembering “uproots”

"uproots" has 2 syllables: upr-oots.

What does uproots mean?

verb

  1. To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.
  2. (by extension) To remove from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.

Synonyms

deracinatedisrootbenothing

Related words

deracinateeradicateextirpateexterminatedisplaceextirpatesdevastatesdestroys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uproots"?▾

"Uproots" has 2 syllables: upr · oots.

What does "uproots" mean?▾

Uproots: To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.

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