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