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Corolla · 06-30-2007, 11:03 AM

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)

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Zoneboy · 06-30-2007, 11:40 AM

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.

Janice · 06-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Most everyone I know pronounces it as root.

theshark8777 · 06-30-2007, 12:11 PM

aboot is how Canadians are perceived as saying about.

I usually say route like it rhymes with about.

Zoneboy · 06-30-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Most everyone I know pronounces it as root.

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

Corolla · 06-30-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by theshark8777

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.

theshark8777 · 06-30-2007, 01:24 PM

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

Corolla · 06-30-2007, 01:50 PM

What province?

Penny Lane · 06-30-2007, 03:24 PM

I pronounce it "root"

theshark8777 · 06-30-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicAddict911

What province?

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

06-30-2007, 11:03 AM	#1
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06-30-2007, 12:11 PM	#4
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	aboot is how Canadians are perceived as saying about. I usually say route like it rhymes with about.
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06-30-2007, 03:24 PM	#9
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	I pronounce it "root"
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06-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Most everyone I know pronounces it as root.

06-30-2007, 01:24 PM	#7
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	That is why I said perceived... And some do, I go there every year, I've heard it.

06-30-2007, 01:50 PM	#8
Corolla Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2006 Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,376	What province?