Quite simple really; Roofs or Rooves?

Leyland Worldmaster · 2nd August 2016, 00:07

Just intrigued really! I was taught "Rooves" so I find "Roofs" quite odd. Just a bit of fun, I'm no pedant!

Kennyeth · 2nd August 2016, 05:22

Rooves. Roofs. Ruff

Rufus. Walt Disney Chappy

Penguins. Comical s

Gooses. Big Ducks

Geese. More Big Ducks

I'm having a little think before my next choice. Too early to think

Oh ffs! I'm so not voting. So nerr! ZZZZzzzzzzz!

Ken.

Lancpudn · 2nd August 2016, 06:56

Rooves with a silent G

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HarryM1BYT · 2nd August 2016, 07:28

Either is correct, though roofs is the more commonly used. I would write it as roofs, but pronounce it as rooves

Leyland Worldmaster · 2nd August 2016, 20:52

Darn it! I forgot to select an option!

mininuts · 2nd August 2016, 22:45

Roofs for me Stu

Depends where you come from, I suppose

Books or bucks?

coolcat · 3rd August 2016, 06:43

I'd need to consult with my Babel Fish for the definitive answer Stu

wraymond · 3rd August 2016, 16:03

There may be dialectic differences but I can't find any references to the 'v' version, even in my USA dictionary. They pronounce it 'rufs' anyway. My Webster's, a weighty tome, has only 'roofs' with the soft pronunciation given, so that's it for me! To be pedantic, trying to get it right is not pedantic! Try telling that to an electrician or bridge builder!

macafee2 · 4th August 2016, 20:31

Google says Rooves as a plural for of roof is dated, but not incorrect. The Oxford English Dictionary lists “rooves” as an alternate to roofs, one of several outdated spellings used in the UK, and in New England as late as the 19th century.

macafee2

championdaddy · 5th August 2016, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

Either is correct, though roofs is the more commonly used. I would write it as roofs, but pronounce it as rooves

What he said !!!!

View Poll Results: Rooves or Roofs?
Rooves.	10	27.78%
Roofs.	19	52.78%
Rufus.	1	2.78%
Penguins.	6	16.67%
Gooses.	0	0%
Geese.	3	8.33%
I'm having a little think before my next choice.	1	2.78%
Oh ffs! I'm so not voting. So nerr!	4	11.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

2nd August 2016, 00:07	#1
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2nd August 2016, 05:22	#2
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	Rooves. Roofs. Ruff Rufus. Walt Disney Chappy Penguins. Comical s Gooses. Big Ducks Geese. More Big Ducks I'm having a little think before my next choice. Too early to think Oh ffs! I'm so not voting. So nerr! ZZZZzzzzzzz! Ken.

2nd August 2016, 22:45	#6
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Roofs for me Stu Depends where you come from, I suppose Books or bucks? __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,196 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	There may be dialectic differences but I can't find any references to the 'v' version, even in my USA dictionary. They pronounce it 'rufs' anyway. My Webster's, a weighty tome, has only 'roofs' with the soft pronunciation given, so that's it for me! To be pedantic, trying to get it right is not pedantic! Try telling that to an electrician or bridge builder! __________________ member no. 235

4th August 2016, 20:31	#9
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,934 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Google says Rooves as a plural for of roof is dated, but not incorrect. The Oxford English Dictionary lists “rooves” as an alternate to roofs, one of several outdated spellings used in the UK, and in New England as late as the 19th century. macafee2