How to pronounce retorted
Say it like rih-TOR-tid. Retorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- rih
- TOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retorted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TAW-tid.
What does retorted mean?
- simple past and past participle of retort How to pronounce retort
Words that rhyme with retorted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retorted.
Questions about saying retorted
How do you pronounce retorted?
Say rih-TOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retorted?
Retorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: rih · TOR · tid.
Is retorted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈtɔːtɪd/ (rih-TAW-tid).