How to pronounce retaken
Say it like ree-TAY-kun. Retaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- ree
- TAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retaken 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retaken
American and British speakers say retaken in essentially the same way: /riˈteɪkən/ in the US and /riˈteɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TAY-kun.
What does retaken mean?
Words that rhyme with retaken
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Questions about saying retaken
How do you pronounce retaken?
Say ree-TAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /riˈteɪkən/. In British English it is /riˈteɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retaken?
Retaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ree · TAY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say retaken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈteɪkən/ and the British form is /riˈteɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.