How to pronounce retrace
Say it like ree-TRAYS. Retrace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYS).
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- ree
- TRAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrace 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.
- TRAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of retrace
American and British speakers say retrace in essentially the same way: /riˈtreɪs/ in the US and /riˈtreɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAYS.
What does retrace mean?
- To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
- To go back over something, usually in an attempt at rediscovery.“He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.”
- To undergo retracement.
- The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.
- An instance of retracement.
Where does retrace come from?
From French retracer, from Middle French retracier.
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Words that rhyme with retrace
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Questions about saying retrace
How do you pronounce retrace?
Say ree-TRAYS. The American pronunciation is /riˈtreɪs/. In British English it is /riˈtreɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrace?
Retrace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYS). Broken into parts: ree · TRAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say retrace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtreɪs/ and the British form is /riˈtreɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.