How to Pronounce "root about"
expression
ˈɹut/ /əˈbaʊt
ROOT uh-BOWT
ɹˈuːt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
ROOT uh-BOWT
Definition
To search through things in a disorganized way, often by moving things around, usually with your hands, to try to find something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹut/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
ɹˈuːt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOT uh-BOWT
UK
ROOT uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
She rooted about in her bag for her keys.
The dog roots about in the garden every day.
He rooted about in the drawer for a pen.
I could hear someone rooting about in the kitchen late at night.