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