How to pronounce retelling
Say it like ree-TEL-ing. Retelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- ree
- TEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retelling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retelling
American and British speakers say retelling in essentially the same way: /riˈtɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈtɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TEL-ing.
What does retelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of retell How to pronounce retell
- A new, changed, or adapted version of a story.“The new film is a needless retelling of what was already a cinematic classic.”
Words that rhyme with retelling
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Questions about saying retelling
How do you pronounce retelling?
Say ree-TEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈtɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retelling?
Retelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: ree · TEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say retelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈtɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.