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