How to Pronounce Retrenchments

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

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Syllables

13

Letters

RETR-enchm-ents

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"retrenchments" has 3 syllables: retr-enchm-ents.

What does retrenchments mean?

noun

  1. A curtailment or reduction.

noun

  1. A defensive work constructed within a fortification to make it more defensible by allowing defenders to retreat into and fight from it even after the enemy has taken the outer work.

Synonyms

cutting downdiminutionlessening

Related words

downsizingcurtailmentcutbackscutoutscutsdismissalshaircutslayoffs

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How many syllables are in "retrenchments"?▾

"Retrenchments" has 3 syllables: retr · enchm · ents.

What does "retrenchments" mean?▾

Retrenchments: A curtailment or reduction.

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