How to Pronounce "bloodroot"
word
ˈblʌdˌruːt
BLUD-root
ˈblʌdˌruːt
BLUD-root
Definition
A bloodroot is a North American plant with white flowers and orange-red sap in its root, often used in traditional medicine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈblʌdˌruːt
British English
ˈblʌdˌruːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUD-root
UK
BLUD-root
Listen in Context
The bloodroot has white flowers in the spring.
People used bloodroot in old medicines.
The root of bloodroot is bright orange-red.
I've read that some people use bloodroot for skin treatments, but you need to be careful.