How to pronounce retrial
Say it like ree-TRY-ul. Retrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- ree
- TRY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrial 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retrial
American and British speakers say retrial in essentially the same way: /riˈtraɪəl/ in the US and /riˈtraɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRY-ul.
What does retrial mean?
- A second trial, by the original court, if the original trial was found to be improper, unfair, or no verdict was reached by a jury.
Where does retrial come from?
From re- + trial.
Words that rhyme with retrial
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Questions about saying retrial
How do you pronounce retrial?
Say ree-TRY-ul. The American pronunciation is /riˈtraɪəl/. In British English it is /riˈtraɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrial?
Retrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: ree · TRY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say retrial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtraɪəl/ and the British form is /riˈtraɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.