How to Pronounce "rooted to the spot"
expression
ROO-tid tuh thuh SPAHT
ROO-tid tuh thuh SPOT
Definition
Unable to move because of surprise, fear, or shock; standing completely still as if your feet are stuck to the ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹutəd/, /ˈɹutɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈspɑt
British English
ɹˈuːtɪd/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /spˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-tid tuh thuh SPAHT
UK
ROO-tid tuh thuh SPOT
Listen in Context
He was rooted to the spot when he saw the big dog.
I stood rooted to the spot in the dark room.
She was so scared, she was rooted to the spot.
When the loud noise exploded, I was rooted to the spot and couldn't move a muscle.