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Apple cobra Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Route

Hi,

I've sometimes encountered the word "route" in different scenarios with a different pronunciation. I've heard "root" and "rout". Is it context what really determines the pronunciation of the word? or something else?

  

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apple cobra I've sometimes encountered the word "route" in different scenarios with a different pronunciation. I've heard "root" and "rout". They are just alternative pronunciations with some regional preferences.

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  • apple cobra I've sometimes encountered the word "route" in different scenarios with a different pronunciation.
  • I've heard "root" and "rout".
  • They are just alternative pronunciations with some regional preferences.
  • I use both indiscriminately.
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apple cobraI've sometimes encountered the word "route" in different scenarios with a different pronunciation. I've heard "root" and "rout".

They are just alternative pronunciations with some regional preferences. I use both indiscriminately.

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In the UK it is only pronounced "root", and "rout" is perceived as American.

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