How to pronounce reticle
Say it like RET-ih-kul. Reticle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reticle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reticle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-ih-kul.
What does reticle mean?
- A transparent plate marked with a crosshair, grid, or scale which is used in an optical instrument, etc., to aid in alignment, counting, or measurement of objects being observed; also, the crosshair, grid, or scale on such a plate.
- A master or template, comprising a pattern of lines and shapes, used in photolithography to create the tiny integrated circuits on a microchip.
Where does reticle come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin rēticulum, diminutive of Latin rēte (“net”).
Words that rhyme with reticle
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Questions about saying reticle
How do you pronounce reticle?
Say RET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reticle?
Reticle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ih · kul.
Is reticle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɛtɪkəl/ (RET-ih-kul).