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