How to Pronounce "root up"
expression
ˈɹut/ /ˈəp
ROOT-uup
ɹˈuːt/ /ˈʌp
ROOT-up
Definition
To remove a plant, object, or something completely including its root or base. It can also mean to eliminate or get rid of something entirely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹut/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹˈuːt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOT-uup
UK
ROOT-up
Listen in Context
We need to root up the weeds in the garden.
The farmer rooted up the old tree to plant a new one.
The workers rooted up the pavement to fix the pipes.
We should root up bad habits before they grow stronger.