How to pronounce retrad
Say it like RET-rad. Retrad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- rad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- radKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of retrad
American and British speakers say retrad in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛtræd/ in the US and /ˈrɛtræd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RET-rad.
What does retrad mean?
- backward
Where does retrad come from?
From retro- + -ad.
Words that rhyme with retrad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retrad.
Questions about saying retrad
How do you pronounce retrad?
Say RET-rad. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtræd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtræd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrad?
Retrad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · rad.
Do Americans and Brits say retrad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛtræd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛtræd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.