How to pronounce retreating
Say it like ree-TREE-ting. Retreating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- ree
- TREE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retreating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retreating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-TREE-ting.
What does retreating mean?
- present participle and gerund of retreat How to pronounce retreat
- The act of moving back from something; a retreat.
Words that rhyme with retreating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retreating.
Questions about saying retreating
How do you pronounce retreating?
Say ree-TREE-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈtritɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtriːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retreating?
Retreating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: ree · TREE · ting.
Is retreating 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 /riˈtriːtɪŋ/ (ree-TREE-ting).