How to pronounce retreading
Say it like ree-TRED-ing. Retreading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRED).
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- ree
- TRED
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retreading 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retreading
American and British speakers say retreading in essentially the same way: /riˈtrɛdɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈtrɛdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRED-ing.
What does retreading mean?
- present participle and gerund of retread How to pronounce retread
- Synonym of retread (“a repetition”).
- The replacement of the tread of a tire/tyre.
Words that rhyme with retreading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retreading.
Questions about saying retreading
How do you pronounce retreading?
Say ree-TRED-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrɛdɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtrɛdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retreading?
Retreading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRED). Broken into parts: ree · TRED · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say retreading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrɛdɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈtrɛdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.