How to pronounce retrain
Say it like ree-TRAYN. Retrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYN).
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- ree
- TRAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrain 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.
- TRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of retrain
American and British speakers say retrain in essentially the same way: /riˈtreɪn/ in the US and /riˈtreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAYN.
What does retrain mean?
- To train again; especially, to train or study in a new subject or job
- An instance of training again.
Where does retrain come from?
From re- + train.
Words that rhyme with retrain
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Questions about saying retrain
How do you pronounce retrain?
Say ree-TRAYN. The American pronunciation is /riˈtreɪn/. In British English it is /riˈtreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrain?
Retrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYN). Broken into parts: ree · TRAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say retrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtreɪn/ and the British form is /riˈtreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.