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