How to pronounce retry
Say it like ree-TRY. Retry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- ree
- TRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retry 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of retry
American and British speakers say retry in essentially the same way: /riˈtraɪ/ in the US and /riˈtraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRY.
What does retry mean?
- To try or attempt again.“to retry connecting to the Internet after an error”
- To try judicially a second time.“to retry a case”
- Another attempt.
Where does retry come from?
From re- + try.
Words that rhyme with retry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retry.
Questions about saying retry
How do you pronounce retry?
Say ree-TRY. The American pronunciation is /riˈtraɪ/. In British English it is /riˈtraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retry?
Retry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: ree · TRY.
Do Americans and Brits say retry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtraɪ/ and the British form is /riˈtraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.