How to pronounce retrieves
Say it like rih-TREEVZ. Retrieves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREEVZ).
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- rih
- TREEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrieves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TREEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retrieves
American and British speakers say retrieves in essentially the same way: /rɪˈtrivz/ in the US and /rɪˈtriːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-TREEVZ.
What does retrieves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retrieve How to pronounce retrieve
Words that rhyme with retrieves
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retrieves.
Questions about saying retrieves
How do you pronounce retrieves?
Say rih-TREEVZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtrivz/. In British English it is /rɪˈtriːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrieves?
Retrieves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREEVZ). Broken into parts: rih · TREEVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say retrieves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈtrivz/ and the British form is /rɪˈtriːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.