How to pronounce retouch
Say it like rih-TUHCH. Retouch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHCH).
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- rih
- TUHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retouch 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.
- TUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of retouch
American and British speakers say retouch in essentially the same way: /rɪˈtʌtʃ/ in the US and /rɪˈtʌtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-TUHCH.
What does retouch mean?
- To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
- To color the roots of hair to match hair previously colored.
- To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.
- The act of retouching (in any sense).
Where does retouch come from?
From French retoucher.
Words that rhyme with retouch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retouch.
Questions about saying retouch
How do you pronounce retouch?
Say rih-TUHCH. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtʌtʃ/. In British English it is /rɪˈtʌtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retouch?
Retouch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHCH). Broken into parts: rih · TUHCH.
Do Americans and Brits say retouch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈtʌtʃ/ and the British form is /rɪˈtʌtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.