How to Pronounce Route

To pronounce "route", say ROWT or ROOT (US, both used) / ROOT (UK) — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɹaʊt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˈuːt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does route mean?

noun

  1. A course or way which is traveled or passed.
  2. A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.

verb

  1. To direct or divert along a particular course.
  2. to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "route"?▾

To pronounce "route", say ROWT or ROOT (US, both used) / ROOT (UK) — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "route"?▾

"Route" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "route"?▾

The IPA transcription of "route" is /ˈɹaʊt/.

What does "route" mean?▾

Route: A course or way which is traveled or passed.

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