How to pronounce "retry" in EnglishNoun
riːˈtraɪ
ree·TRY
Primary stress: TRY
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “retry”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ree
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TRY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TRY"). Elevate your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "retry" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "retry is" sounds like "retry-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "retry" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “retry”
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to retry connecting to the Internet after an error
Hear it in context: “retry”
The English word “retry” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as riːˈtraɪ (phonetic respelling: ree-TRY). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ree · TRY), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TRY). Grammatically, “retry” 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. Hear native speakers say retry in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “retry”
- To try or attempt again.
- To try judicially a second time.
- Another attempt.
Example Sentences (2)
- “to retry connecting to the Internet after an error”
- “to retry a case”
Pronounce: “retry”
- Pronunciation:
- ree-TRY
- Syllables:
- ree · TRY
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · try
- Primary stress:
- TRY
- IPA:
- riːˈtraɪ
- Hear it in context
- retry
Words that Rhyme with “retry”
-aɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"retry" (⁄riːˈtraɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "retry" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about retry
How do you pronounce “retry”?
“retry” is pronounced ⁄riːˈtraɪ⁄ (ree-TRY). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “retry”?
“retry” has 2 syllables: ree · TRY.
Where is the stress in “retry”?
The primary stress in “retry” is on “TRY”.
What does “retry” mean?
To try or attempt again.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “retry”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).