How to pronounce retouching
Say it like ree-TUHCH-ing. Retouching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHCH).
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- ree
- TUHCH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retouching 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.
- TUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retouching
American and British speakers say retouching in essentially the same way: /riˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TUHCH-ing.
What does retouching mean?
Questions about saying retouching
How do you pronounce retouching?
Say ree-TUHCH-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈtʌtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtʌtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retouching?
Retouching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHCH). Broken into parts: ree · TUHCH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say retouching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈtʌtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.