How do you pronounce "deep-rooted"?

Pronounced //ˈdiːp ˌɹuːtɪd//.

Deep-rooted

Common synonyms include: inveterate, ankle deep, bred-in-the-bone, built like a brick shithouse, chronic, confirmed.

//ˈdiːp ˌɹuːtɪd// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Of a plant, having deep roots. literally
"He observed the leaves of trees there abouts more deeply green then else∣where, the Oakes broad-spreading, but not deep-rooted;"
2
Of a non-living object, deeply and firmly embedded (in the ground, etc.)
3
Firmly established in thought or behavior and difficult to change. figuratively
"They avoid conflict at all costs because of their deep-rooted fear of upsetting people."

Adjective

1
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held wordnet

"Japan may appear to be peaceful and tranquil on the surface but the fact is that there are a lot of deep-rooted problems."

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