How to pronounce retrofitter
Say it like RET-roh-fit-er. Retrofitter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- roh
- fit
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrofitter 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.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retrofitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-roh-fit-uh.
What does retrofitter mean?
- One who retrofits.
Where does retrofitter come from?
From retrofit + -er.
Questions about saying retrofitter
How do you pronounce retrofitter?
Say RET-roh-fit-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛˌtroʊˌfɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛˌtrəʊˌfɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrofitter?
Retrofitter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · roh · fit · er.
Is retrofitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛˌtrəʊˌfɪtə/ (RET-roh-fit-uh).