How to pronounce retreats
Say it like ree-TREETS. Retreats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREETS).
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- ree
- TREETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retreats 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.
- TREETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retreats
American and British speakers say retreats in essentially the same way: /riˈtrits/ in the US and /riˈtriːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TREETS.
What does retreats mean?
- plural of retreat How to pronounce retreat
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retreat How to pronounce retreat
Words that rhyme with retreats
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retreats.
Questions about saying retreats
How do you pronounce retreats?
Say ree-TREETS. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrits/. In British English it is /riˈtriːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retreats?
Retreats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREETS). Broken into parts: ree · TREETS.
Do Americans and Brits say retreats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrits/ and the British form is /riˈtriːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.