How to pronounce retorts
Say it like rih-TORTS. Retorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TORTS).
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- rih
- TORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retorts 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.
- TORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of retorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TAWTS.
What does retorts mean?
- plural of retort How to pronounce retort
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retort How to pronounce retort
Words that rhyme with retorts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retorts.
Questions about saying retorts
How do you pronounce retorts?
Say rih-TORTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɔrts/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retorts?
Retorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TORTS). Broken into parts: rih · TORTS.
Is retorts 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 /rɪˈtɔːts/ (rih-TAWTS).