Loanword · French
How to Pronounce Route/1-syl/
/ruːt/
From Old French *rute*, from Latin *rupta via* (broken road). US has two pronunciations: /ruːt/ and /raʊt/.
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ROUTE
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Common mistakes 1 variants
route
ruːt — correct
Frequently asked questions 5
How do you pronounce Route?
Route is pronounced /ruːt/.
How many syllables are in Route?
Route has 1 syllable: route.
Where does the word Route come from?
Route is a French loanword — From Old French *rute*, from Latin *rupta via* (broken road). US has two pronunciations: /ruːt/ and /raʊt/..
Is Route pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Route varies by dialect: AU /raʊt/, UK /ruːt/, US /ruːt/.
How can I practice pronouncing Route?
Break the word into 1 syllable and exaggerate each: ROUTE.