How to pronounce retread
Say it like ree-TRED. Retread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRED).
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- ree
- TRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retread 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.
- TREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retread
American and British speakers say retread in essentially the same way: /riˈtrɛd/ in the US and /riˈtrɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRED.
What does retread mean?
- A used tire whose surface, the tread, has been replaced to extend its life and use.
- A person who re-entered military service in World War II after serving in World War I.
- To replace the traction-providing surface of a vehicle that employs tires, tracks or treads.
- To renew the tread of a tyre, providing a cheaper alternative to buying a new tyre, but potentially introducing a risk of premature failure if performed improperly.
- To tread again, to walk along again, to follow a path again.
Where does retread come from?
From re- + tread (“grooves carved into the face of a tire”, noun).
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Words that rhyme with retread
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Questions about saying retread
How do you pronounce retread?
Say ree-TRED. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrɛd/. In British English it is /riˈtrɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retread?
Retread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRED). Broken into parts: ree · TRED.
Do Americans and Brits say retread the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrɛd/ and the British form is /riˈtrɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.