How to pronounce retool
Say it like ree-TOOL. Retool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOL).
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- ree
- TOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retool 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.
- TOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of retool
American and British speakers say retool in essentially the same way: /riˈtul/ in the US and /riˈtuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TOOL.
What does retool mean?
- To adjust; to optimize; to rebuild.“He decided it was time to retool last year's marketing brochure.”
Where does retool come from?
From re- + tool.
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Questions about saying retool
How do you pronounce retool?
Say ree-TOOL. The American pronunciation is /riˈtul/. In British English it is /riˈtuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retool?
Retool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOL). Broken into parts: ree · TOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say retool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtul/ and the British form is /riˈtuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.