To pronounce "retaken", say RET-ak-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retaken
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RET-ak-en
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"retaken" has 3 syllables: ret-ak-en. It rhymes with forsaken and awaken, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Retaken" has 3 syllables: ret · ak · en.
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