What Are Latin Roots?

Latin roots are word parts that come from the Latin language.

They help us figure out the meaning of bigger words.

Example:

• “aqu” = water → aquarium, aquatic

• “port” = carry → transport, import

Today we learn:

👂 aud = hear / listen
👀 vis = see

Root: aud

Meaning: to hear or listen

Common words:

• audio → sound you hear

• audience → people who listen

• audition → a tryout where someone listens to you

• audible → something you can hear

Sentences:

• The audience clapped loudly.

• Her voice was barely audible, so she spoke louder.

Root: vis

Meaning: to see

Common words:

• vision → the ability to see

• visible → able to be seen

• visit → to go see someone

• visor → something that shades your eyes

Sentences:

• The stars were barely visible in the sky.

• The doctor checked my vision today.

Compare the Roots

Real Word Examples

• vision

• visible

• invisible

• visor

• television

​vis words:

• audition

• audio

• auditorium

• audience

• audible

aud words: