How to pronounce retable
Say it like ree-TAY-bul. Retable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
- ree
- TAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retable
American and British speakers say retable in essentially the same way: /riˈteɪbəl/ in the US and /riːˈteɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TAY-bul.
What does retable mean?
- A table or shelf behind an altar, on which are placed images or holy objects.
- To table again.“Politicians are keen to retable the bill.”
Where does retable come from?
Borrowed from French retable, ultimately from Medieval Latin retrotabulum.
Words that rhyme with retable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retable.
Questions about saying retable
How do you pronounce retable?
Say ree-TAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈteɪbəl/. In British English it is /riːˈteɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retable?
Retable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ree · TAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say retable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈteɪbəl/ and the British form is /riːˈteɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.