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