How to pronounce retter
Say it like RET-er. Retter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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US American/ˈrɛtər/RET-er
UK British/ˈrɛtə/RET-uh
- RET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-uh.
What does retter mean?
noun
- One who rets.
Where does retter come from?
From ret + -er.
Questions about saying retter
How do you pronounce retter?
Say RET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtər/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retter?
Retter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · er.
Is retter 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 /ˈrɛtə/ (RET-uh).