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