How to Pronounce Retrieving

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

RETR-iev-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retrieving”

"retrieving" has 3 syllables: retr-iev-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does retrieving mean?

verb

  1. To regain or get back something.

    “to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball”

  2. To rescue (a creature).

noun

  1. An act of retrieval.

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Words that rhyme with retrieving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingachievingmisconceiving

Related words

recoverregainrecallfindrecollectremindrememberthink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retrieving"?▾

"Retrieving" has 3 syllables: retr · iev · ing.

What does "retrieving" mean?▾

Retrieving: To regain or get back something.

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