How to pronounce routinely
Say it like roo-TEEN-lee. Routinely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- roo
- TEEN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Routinely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of routinely
American and British speakers say routinely in essentially the same way: /ruˈtinli/ in the US and /ruːˈtiːnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-TEEN-lee.
What does routinely mean?
- according to routine or established practice“he routinely parked in a no-parking zone”
Where does routinely come from?
From routine + -ly.
Words that rhyme with routinely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of routinely.
Questions about saying routinely
How do you pronounce routinely?
Say roo-TEEN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ruˈtinli/. In British English it is /ruːˈtiːnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in routinely?
Routinely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: roo · TEEN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say routinely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈtinli/ and the British form is /ruːˈtiːnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.