How to Pronounce Routing

To pronounce "routing", say ROUT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹuːtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “routing”

"routing" has 2 syllables: rout-ing. It rhymes with doubting and disputing, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rooting — easy to mix up when writing.

What does routing mean?

verb

  1. To direct or divert along a particular course.

    “All incoming mail was routed through a single office.”

  2. To connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.

noun

  1. A method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet, along which information can be passed.

Words that rhyme with routing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

doubtingdisputingfloutingtoutingrefutingcommutingconstitutingshootingcomputingflutingshoutingfruiting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "routing"?▾

"Routing" has 2 syllables: rout · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "routing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "routing" is /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/.

What does "routing" mean?▾

Routing: To direct or divert along a particular course.

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