roots
The plural of "root" is roots.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and root follows this rule.
Meaning: the part of a plant that grows under the ground (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with roots: the roots are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: roots'.
How do you pronounce it?
root is pronounced /ɹuːt/. The plural ending sounds like /s/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. roots means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- Young children learning English often say mouses and foots. They are applying the -s rule to every noun, which shows they have learned the rule itself.
Examples in context
- The roots grow deep.Singular: The root grows deep.
- Trees take water up through their roots.Singular: Trees take water up through a root.
