How to Pronounce Retaking

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

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Letters

RET-ak-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retaking”

"retaking" has 3 syllables: ret-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does retaking mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of taking again.

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Words that rhyme with retaking

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breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingraking

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recaptureregainingrestoringresumingtakebackrewithdrawalgaintakingreconfiscation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retaking"?▾

"Retaking" has 3 syllables: ret · ak · ing.

What does "retaking" mean?▾

Retaking: To take something again

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