How to pronounce retrenchments
Say it like ree-TRENCH-munts. Retrenchments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCH).
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- ree
- TRENCH
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrenchments 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.
- TRENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retrenchments
American and British speakers say retrenchments in essentially the same way: /riˈtrɛntʃmənts/ in the US and /riˈtrɛntʃmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRENCH-munts.
What does retrenchments mean?
- plural of retrenchment How to pronounce retrenchment
Questions about saying retrenchments
How do you pronounce retrenchments?
Say ree-TRENCH-munts. The American pronunciation is /riˈtrɛntʃmənts/. In British English it is /riˈtrɛntʃmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrenchments?
Retrenchments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCH). Broken into parts: ree · TRENCH · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say retrenchments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtrɛntʃmənts/ and the British form is /riˈtrɛntʃmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.