How to pronounce rout
Say it like ROWT. Rout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of rout
American and British speakers say rout in essentially the same way: /raʊt/ in the US and /raʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROWT.
What does rout mean?
- To completely defeat and force into disorderly retreat (an enemy force, opponent in sport, etc.).
- A group or assortment of snails.
- A group of disorganized things.
- A group of (often violent) criminals or gangsters; such people as a class; (more generally) a disorderly and tumultuous crowd, a mob; hence (archaic, preceded by the), the common people as a group, the rabble.
- The act of completely defeating an army or other enemy force, causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; (by extension) in politics, sport, etc.: a convincing defeat; a thrashing, a trouncing.“The rout of the enemy was complete.”
- The retreat of an enemy force, etc., in this manner; also (archaic, rare), the army, enemy force, etc., so retreating.
Where does rout come from?
The verb is derived from Middle English routen (“to assemble, congregate; of animals: to herd together; to regroup, make a stand against; to be riotous, to riot”) [and other forms], from rout, route (noun); see above.
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Words that rhyme with rout
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Questions about saying rout
How do you pronounce rout?
Say ROWT. The American pronunciation is /raʊt/. In British English it is /raʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rout?
Rout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROWT.
Do Americans and Brits say rout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /raʊt/ and the British form is /raʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rout?
Rout sounds the same as route in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.