How to pronounce retell
Say it like ree-TEL. Retell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- ree
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retell 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retell
American and British speakers say retell in essentially the same way: /riˈtɛl/ in the US and /riˈtɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TEL.
What does retell mean?
- To tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.“She will retell the story from her perspective in the next meeting.”
Where does retell come from?
From re- + tell.
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Words that rhyme with retell
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Questions about saying retell
How do you pronounce retell?
Say ree-TEL. The American pronunciation is /riˈtɛl/. In British English it is /riˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retell?
Retell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: ree · TEL.
Do Americans and Brits say retell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtɛl/ and the British form is /riˈtɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.