![In the U.K. 'route' is pronounced 'root'. In the US it is 'rowt'. The British pronounce 'router' as 'rooter', while in the US it is a 'rowter'. Why does Nat King Cole In the U.K. 'route' is pronounced 'root'. In the US it is 'rowt'. The British pronounce 'router' as 'rooter', while in the US it is a 'rowter'. Why does Nat King Cole](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-thumb-798830901-200-uggxzxtskfvyzubomohylmfbambkewup.jpeg)
In the U.K. 'route' is pronounced 'root'. In the US it is 'rowt'. The British pronounce 'router' as 'rooter', while in the US it is a 'rowter'. Why does Nat King Cole
folklore.ie - I know the 'rout' pronunciation of route survives in the States but has anyone heard it used in Ireland? I have heard it used by older people in one pocket
![In the U.K. 'route' is pronounced 'root'. In the US it is 'rowt'. The British pronounce 'router' as 'rooter', while in the US it is a 'rowter'. Why does Nat King Cole In the U.K. 'route' is pronounced 'root'. In the US it is 'rowt'. The British pronounce 'router' as 'rooter', while in the US it is a 'rowter'. Why does Nat King Cole](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-thumb-431063352-200-oobmdvljacvcpkchvehadgxhrwxncibb.jpeg)