What part of the world/america/I don't know says route like "(r)out(e)" and who says it so it rhymes kinda like "boot". (root)

Same with about? (aboot)

:lol: I need a life.

Most people I know pronounce route & about to rhyme with shout but I also know a few that pronounce route to rhyme with boot. I've never heard of anyone rhyming about with boot.

Most everyone I know pronounces it as root.

aboot is how Canadians are perceived as saying about.

I usually say route like it rhymes with about.

Most everyone I know pronounces it as root.

Not if you live in the south or is that pronounced sooth? :lol:

aboot is how Canadians are perceived as saying about.

I usually say route like it rhymes with about.
We don't say it like that.

That is why I said perceived... And some do, I go there every year, I've heard it.

What province?

I pronounce it "root":)

What province?

Ontario. I am not saying everyone does. But I have heard it.