How to Pronounce Retrenching

To pronounce "retrenching", say RETR-ench-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

11

Letters

RETR-ench-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retrenching”

"retrenching" has 3 syllables: retr-ench-ing. It rhymes with clenching and quenching, if that helps it stick.

What does retrenching mean?

verb

  1. To dig or redig a trench where one already exists.

Words that rhyme with retrenching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchingquenchingwrenchingtrenchingbenchingentrenchingdrenchingblenchingwenching

Related words

retrenchmentretreatingcurtailmentretraictrecesserretreatshrinkingrecess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retrenching"?▾

"Retrenching" has 3 syllables: retr · ench · ing.

What does "retrenching" mean?▾

Retrenching: To dig or redig a trench where one already exists.

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