How to pronounce retracts
Say it like ree-TRAKTS. Retracts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKTS).
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- ree
- TRAKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retracts 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.
- TRAKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of retracts
American and British speakers say retracts in essentially the same way: /riˈtrækts/ in the US and /riˈtrækts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAKTS.
What does retracts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retract How to pronounce retract
Questions about saying retracts
How do you pronounce retracts?
Say ree-TRAKTS. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrækts/. In British English it is /riˈtrækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retracts?
Retracts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKTS). Broken into parts: ree · TRAKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say retracts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrækts/ and the British form is /riˈtrækts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.