How to pronounce retooling
Say it like ree-TOO-ling. Retooling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- ree
- TOO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retooling 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retooling
American and British speakers say retooling in essentially the same way: /riˈtulɪŋ/ in the US and /riːˈtuːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TOO-ling.
What does retooling mean?
- present participle and gerund of retool How to pronounce retool
- The fact or process of re-equipping or modifying something.
Where does retooling come from?
From retool + -ing.
Words that rhyme with retooling
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Questions about saying retooling
How do you pronounce retooling?
Say ree-TOO-ling. The American pronunciation is /riˈtulɪŋ/. In British English it is /riːˈtuːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retooling?
Retooling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: ree · TOO · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say retooling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtulɪŋ/ and the British form is /riːˈtuːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.