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