How to pronounce retarget
Say it like ree-TAR-gut. Retarget has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- ree
- TAR
- gut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retarget 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.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retarget
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-TAH-gut.
What does retarget mean?
- To target again.“The new marketing campaign will retarget past customers.”
- To change the targeting of (a weapon etc.).
- To adapt so as to run on a different platform.
Where does retarget come from?
From re- + target.
Questions about saying retarget
How do you pronounce retarget?
Say ree-TAR-gut. The American pronunciation is /riˈtɑrɡət/. In British English it is /riˈtɑːɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retarget?
Retarget has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: ree · TAR · gut.
Is retarget pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /riˈtɑːɡət/ (ree-TAH-gut).