How to pronounce retracted
Say it like ree-TRAK-tud. Retracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- ree
- TRAK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retracted 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retracted
American and British speakers say retracted in essentially the same way: /riˈtræktəd/ in the US and /riˈtræktəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAK-tud.
What does retracted mean?
- simple past and past participle of retract How to pronounce retract
- Withdrawn back and in, as the claws of a cat.
- Pronounced further back in the vocal tract.
- Couped bendwise: cut off by a line diagonal to the main direction.
Words that rhyme with retracted
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Questions about saying retracted
How do you pronounce retracted?
Say ree-TRAK-tud. The American pronunciation is /riˈtræktəd/. In British English it is /riˈtræktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retracted?
Retracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: ree · TRAK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say retracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtræktəd/ and the British form is /riˈtræktəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.