How to pronounce retreated
Say it like ree-TREE-tud. Retreated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- ree
- TREE
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retreated 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.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retreated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-TREE-tud.
What does retreated mean?
- simple past and past participle of retreat How to pronounce retreat
Words that rhyme with retreated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retreated.
Questions about saying retreated
How do you pronounce retreated?
Say ree-TREE-tud. The American pronunciation is /riˈtritəd/. In British English it is /riˈtriːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retreated?
Retreated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: ree · TREE · tud.
Is retreated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈtriːtəd/ (ree-TREE-tud).