How to pronounce retake
Say it like ree-TAYK. Retake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYK).
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- ree
- TAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of retake
American and British speakers say retake in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈteɪk/ in the US and /ˌriːˈteɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TAYK.
What does retake mean?
- a scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again
- an instance of resitting an examination
- To take something again.
- To take something back.
- To capture or occupy somewhere again.“The army tried repeatedly to retake the fort they had been driven from.”
Where does retake come from?
From re- + take.
Words that rhyme with retake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retake.
Questions about saying retake
How do you pronounce retake?
Say ree-TAYK. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈteɪk/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈteɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retake?
Retake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYK). Broken into parts: ree · TAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say retake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈteɪk/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈteɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.