How to pronounce routine
Say it like roo-TEEN. Routine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
- roo
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Routine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of routine
American and British speakers say routine in essentially the same way: /ruˈtin/ in the US and /ruːˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-TEEN.
What does routine mean?
- A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
- A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically.“Connie was completely robotic and emotionless by age 12; her entire life had become one big routine.”
- A set piece of an entertainer's act.“stand-up comedy routine”
- According to established procedure.
- Regular; habitual.
- Ordinary with nothing to distinguish it from all the others.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with routine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of routine.
Questions about saying routine
How do you pronounce routine?
Say roo-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /ruˈtin/. In British English it is /ruːˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in routine?
Routine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: roo · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say routine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈtin/ and the British form is /ruːˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.