How to pronounce retrofits
Say it like RET-roh-fits. Retrofits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- roh
- fits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrofits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retrofits
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RET-roh-fits.
What does retrofits mean?
- plural of retrofit How to pronounce retrofit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retrofit How to pronounce retrofit
Questions about saying retrofits
How do you pronounce retrofits?
Say RET-roh-fits. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪts/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrofits?
Retrofits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · roh · fits.
Is retrofits pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪts/ (RET-roh-fits).