How to Pronounce Retouching

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

RET-ouch-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retouching”

"retouching" has 3 syllables: ret-ouch-ing. It rhymes with touching and clutching, if that helps it stick.

What does retouching mean?

verb

  1. To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
  2. To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.

noun

  1. A retouch.

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Words that rhyme with retouching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

touchingclutchingcrutchingruchingbitchingscutchingmichinghutchingkuchingwuchang

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retouching"?▾

"Retouching" has 3 syllables: ret · ouch · ing.

What does "retouching" mean?▾

Retouching: To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.

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