How to pronounce retailing
Say it like REE-tay-ling. Retailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- tay
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retailing
American and British speakers say retailing in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌteɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈriːˌteɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-tay-ling.
What does retailing mean?
- present participle and gerund of retail How to pronounce retail
- The business of selling directly to the consumer; retail.
Questions about saying retailing
How do you pronounce retailing?
Say REE-tay-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌteɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌteɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retailing?
Retailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tay · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say retailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌteɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌteɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.