How to pronounce reticule
Say it like RET-ih-kyool. Reticule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- ih
- kyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reticule 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.
- kyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reticule
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-ih-kyool.
What does reticule mean?
- A reticle; a grid in the eyepiece of an instrument.
- A small women's bag made of a woven net-like material.
Where does reticule come from?
From French réticule, from Latin rēticulum, diminutive of rēte (“net”).
Questions about saying reticule
How do you pronounce reticule?
Say RET-ih-kyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtɪkjul/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪkjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reticule?
Reticule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ih · kyool.
Is reticule 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 /ˈrɛtɪkjuːl/ (RET-ih-kyool).