To pronounce "retail", say RET-ail — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retail
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"retail" has 2 syllables: ret-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Retail" has 2 syllables: ret · ail.
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