How to pronounce retracement
Say it like ree-TRAY-smunt. Retracement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- ree
- TRAY
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retracement 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.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retracement
American and British speakers say retracement in essentially the same way: /riˈtreɪsmənt/ in the US and /riˈtreɪsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAY-smunt.
What does retracement mean?
- A reversal in the trend of the price of a stock or commodity.
Words that rhyme with retracement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retracement.
Questions about saying retracement
How do you pronounce retracement?
Say ree-TRAY-smunt. The American pronunciation is /riˈtreɪsmənt/. In British English it is /riˈtreɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retracement?
Retracement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: ree · TRAY · smunt.
Do Americans and Brits say retracement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtreɪsmənt/ and the British form is /riˈtreɪsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.