How to Pronounce “route”
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- American (US)
- /ruːt/
- British (UK)
- /ruːt/
What “route” means
noun — The path taken from one place to another.
Example: The coastal route takes an hour longer.
Synonyms: path, course
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ruːt/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “route” is not pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "route" mean?
route (noun): The path taken from one place to another. For example — The coastal route takes an hour longer.
How do you pronounce "route" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "route", /ruːt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "route"?
/ruːt/ in American English, /ruːt/ in British English.
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