How to pronounce routers
Say it like ROO-terz. Routers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Routers 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of routers
- 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-tuz.
Other ways to say routers
Routers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ROW-terz /ˈraʊtɚz/
What does routers mean?
- plural of router How to pronounce router
- third-person singular simple present indicative of router How to pronounce router
Questions about saying routers
How do you pronounce routers?
Say ROO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈruːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in routers?
Routers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · terz.
Is routers 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 /ˈruːtəz/ (ROO-tuz).