Come pronunciare «retook» in inglese
riːˈtʊk
ree·TUUK
Accento principale: TUUK
Ascolta madrelingua dire «retook» nel contesto di video reali
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “retook”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ree
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TUUK
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TUUK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "retook" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "retook is" sounds like "retook-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "retook" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“expectations of others I decided to listen retook the exam and guess what it”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“later retook the Hogs heads by force the defendant alleged plaintiff had heard”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“But then I retook it, and now I'm an INFP.”— WIREDWatch clip
“retook our country the same way Washington's Continental Army had defeated their own redcoats with homegrown under members yeah our music”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“The US provided air support for the Kurds and together they retook Kobanî, marking a major moment for Rojava.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Beginning in September, Ukraine retook thousands of square kilometers of territory in the south and east of the country.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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expectations of others I decided to listen retook the exam and guess what it
Ascolta nel contesto: “retook”
86 clipThe Inglese word “retook” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as riːˈtʊk (phonetic respelling: ree-TUUK). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ree · TUUK), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TUUK). Grammatically, “retook” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 86 authentic Inglese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “retook” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses, WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:47
“path Maurice instead of following the expectations of others I decided to listen retook the exam and guess what it led me to become a pharmacist”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @3:19
“more money defendant lad law initially delivered tobacco to the plaintiff but later retook the Hogs heads by force the defendant alleged plaintiff had heard from the British Fleet the news about the signing of the peace treaty before”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @11:46
“but I used to be an ENFP. But then I retook it, and now I'm an INFP. I don't know what it means.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #4 · @4:34
“social upheaval and an invasion of kids with electric guitars from Britain who retook our country the same way Washington's Continental Army had defeated their own redcoats with homegrown under members yeah our music defeated their own redcoats with homegrown under members yeah our music”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @2:36
“small pockets of Kurdish fighters held their ground until reinforcements arrived. The US provided air support for the Kurds and together they retook Kobanî, marking a major moment for Rojava. marking a major moment for Rojava.”
Definizione e significato: “retook”
- To take something again.
- To take something back.
- a scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again
- an instance of resitting an examination
Frasi di esempio nel contesto (2)
- “expectations of others I decided to listen retook the exam and guess what it”
- “later retook the Hogs heads by force the defendant alleged plaintiff had heard”
Frasi ed espressioni comuni
Pronuncia: “retook”
- Pronunciation:
- ree-TUUK
- Sillabe:
- ree · TUUK
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · took
- Accento principale:
- TUUK
- IPA:
- riːˈtʊk
- Ascolta nel contesto
- retook
Parole che fanno rima con “retook”
-ʊkParole con suono identico (Omofoni)
Suono unicoNessun omofono noto per "retook" (⁄riːˈtʊk⁄).
Domande frequenti su «retook»
Come si pronuncia «retook» in inglese?
«retook» si pronuncia ⁄riːˈtʊk⁄ (ree-TUUK). Ascolta i video clip di madrelingua sopra per sentirla in una conversazione reale.
Quante sillabe ha «retook»?
«retook» ha 2 sillabe: ree · TUUK.
Dov’è l’accento in «retook»?
L’accento principale in «retook» cade su «TUUK». Presta attenzione alla sillaba accentata nei video sopra.
Cosa significa «retook»?
To take something again.
Come posso ascoltare «retook» in frasi reali?
Questa pagina offre 86 esempi video di «retook» con sottotitoli sincronizzati. Usa Precedente / Successivo (o le frecce ← / →) per ascoltare ogni momento esatto.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “retook”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].