How to pronounce retime
Say it like REE-tyme. Retime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈritaɪm/REE-tyme
UK British/ˈriːtaɪm/REE-tyme
- REE
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retime 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.
- tymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of retime
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REE-tyme.
What does retime mean?
noun
- The act of timing again.
- To time again.
- To reschedule for another time.“Train services will be retimed tomorrow because of strike action.”
- To change the timing or duration of.“to retime notes in music”
Where does retime come from?
From re- + time.
Questions about saying retime
How do you pronounce retime?
Say REE-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈritaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈriːtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retime?
Retime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tyme.
Is retime 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 /ˈriːtaɪm/ (REE-tyme).