How to Pronounce Retake

To pronounce "retake", say RET-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːteɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹiːteɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “retake”

"retake" has 3 syllables: ret-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does retake mean?

noun

  1. A scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again
  2. An instance of resitting an examination

verb

  1. To take something again
  2. To take something back

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Words that rhyme with retake

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breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retake"?▾

"Retake" has 3 syllables: ret · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "retake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retake" is /ˈɹiːteɪk/.

What does "retake" mean?▾

Retake: A scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again

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