How to Pronounce Retread

To pronounce "retread", say RETR-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

RETR-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “retread”

"retread" has 2 syllables: retr-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does retread mean?

noun

  1. A used tire whose surface, the tread, has been replaced to extend its life and use.
  2. A person who re-entered military service in World War Two after serving in World War One.

verb

  1. To replace the traction-providing surface of a vehicle that employs tires, tracks or treads.
  2. To renew the tread of a tyre, providing a cheap, and possibly dangerous, product.

Synonyms

recap

Words that rhyme with retread

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

recapremoldremouldreworkrebedtarmacblacktopscuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retread"?▾

"Retread" has 2 syllables: retr · ead.

What does "retread" mean?▾

Retread: A used tire whose surface, the tread, has been replaced to extend its life and use.

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