How to pronounce routed
Say it like ROO-tid. Routed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Routed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of routed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tid.
Other ways to say routed
Routed also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ROW-tid /ˈraʊtɪd/
What does routed mean?
- simple past and past participle of route How to pronounce route
- assigned a route
- simple past and past participle of rout How to pronounce rout
Where does routed come from?
From route + -ed.
Words that rhyme with routed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of routed.
Words that sound like routed
Questions about saying routed
How do you pronounce routed?
Say ROO-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈruːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in routed?
Routed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · tid.
Is routed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈruːtɪd/ (ROO-tid).
What words sound the same as routed?
Routed sounds the same as rooted in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.