To pronounce "retool", say RET-ool — 2 syllables, IPA /riːˈtuːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/riːˈtuːl/
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"retool" has 2 syllables: ret-ool. It rhymes with cool and vestibule, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He decided it was time to retool last year's marketing brochure.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Retool" has 2 syllables: ret · ool.
The IPA transcription of "retool" is /riːˈtuːl/.
Retool: To adjust; to optimize; to rebuild.
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