How to pronounce routines
Say it like roo-TEENZ. Routines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENZ).
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- roo
- TEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Routines 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.
- TEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of routines
American and British speakers say routines in essentially the same way: /ruˈtinz/ in the US and /ruːˈtiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-TEENZ.
What does routines mean?
- plural of routine How to pronounce routine
Words that rhyme with routines
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of routines.
Questions about saying routines
How do you pronounce routines?
Say roo-TEENZ. The American pronunciation is /ruˈtinz/. In British English it is /ruːˈtiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in routines?
Routines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENZ). Broken into parts: roo · TEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say routines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈtinz/ and the British form is /ruːˈtiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.