How to Pronounce Retrace

To pronounce "retrace", say RETR-ac-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

RETR-ac-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “retrace”

"retrace" has 3 syllables: retr-ac-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does retrace mean?

noun

  1. The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.

verb

  1. To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
  2. To go back over something, usually in an attempt of rediscovery.

    “He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.”

Words that rhyme with retrace

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basetracecaseembracepaceaceshowcasefacespacedisgraceapaceefface

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retrace"?▾

"Retrace" has 3 syllables: retr · ac · e.

What does "retrace" mean?▾

Retrace: The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.

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