How to pronounce retrenched
Say it like ree-TRENCHT. Retrenched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCHT).
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- ree
- TRENCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrenched 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.
- TRENCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retrenched
American and British speakers say retrenched in essentially the same way: /riˈtrɛntʃt/ in the US and /riˈtrɛntʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRENCHT.
What does retrenched mean?
- simple past and past participle of retrench How to pronounce retrench
Words that rhyme with retrenched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retrenched.
Questions about saying retrenched
How do you pronounce retrenched?
Say ree-TRENCHT. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrɛntʃt/. In British English it is /riˈtrɛntʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrenched?
Retrenched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCHT). Broken into parts: ree · TRENCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say retrenched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrɛntʃt/ and the British form is /riˈtrɛntʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.