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