How to pronounce retrying
Say it like ree-TRY-ing. Retrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- ree
- TRY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retrying
American and British speakers say retrying in essentially the same way: /riˈtraɪɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈtraɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRY-ing.
What does retrying mean?
- present participle and gerund of retry How to pronounce retry
- The act of something being retried.
Words that rhyme with retrying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retrying.
Questions about saying retrying
How do you pronounce retrying?
Say ree-TRY-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈtraɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtraɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrying?
Retrying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: ree · TRY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say retrying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtraɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈtraɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.