How to pronounce router
Say it like ROO-ter. Router has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Router 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of router
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tuh.
Other ways to say router
Router also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ROW-ter /ˈraʊtɚ/
What does router mean?
- a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery
- (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
- a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves
Where does router come from?
From route + -er.
Words that rhyme with router
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of router.
Questions about saying router
How do you pronounce router?
Say ROO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈruːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in router?
Router has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ter.
Is router pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈruːtə/ (ROO-tuh).