How to pronounce retest
Say it like REE-test. Retest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- test
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- testGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retest
American and British speakers say retest in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌtɛst/ in the US and /ˈriːˌtɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-test.
What does retest mean?
- A repeat test.
- To test again.
Where does retest come from?
From re- + test.
Questions about saying retest
How do you pronounce retest?
Say REE-test. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌtɛst/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌtɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retest?
Retest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · test.
Do Americans and Brits say retest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌtɛst/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌtɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.