How to Pronounce Retakes

To pronounce "retakes", say RET-ak-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

RET-ak-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “retakes”

"retakes" has 3 syllables: ret-ak-es.

What does retakes 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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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retakes"?▾

"Retakes" has 3 syllables: ret · ak · es.

What does "retakes" mean?▾

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

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