How to pronounce retook
Say it like ree-TUUK. Retook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUUK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce retook. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ree
- TUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retook 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.
- TUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of retook
American and British speakers say retook in essentially the same way: /riˈtʊk/ in the US and /riˈtʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TUUK.
What does retook mean?
- simple past of retake How to pronounce retake
Words that rhyme with retook
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retook.
Questions about saying retook
How do you pronounce retook?
Say ree-TUUK. The American pronunciation is /riˈtʊk/. In British English it is /riˈtʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retook?
Retook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUUK). Broken into parts: ree · TUUK.
Do Americans and Brits say retook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtʊk/ and the British form is /riˈtʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.