How to Pronounce Retractable

To pronounce "retractable", say RETR-act-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retractable”

"retractable" has 4 syllables: retr-act-abl-e. It rhymes with intractable and tractable, if that helps it stick.

What does retractable mean?

noun

  1. A retractable pen.

adjective

  1. Capable of being retracted; retractile.

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Words that rhyme with retractable

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intractabletractableactabletractebel

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retractileliftableshrinkirreversiblefoldingundercarriageundercarriagesretractible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retractable"?▾

"Retractable" has 4 syllables: retr · act · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "retractable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retractable" is /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/.

What does "retractable" mean?▾

Retractable: A retractable pen.

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