How to Pronounce "retracting"
word
ɹiˈtɹæktɪŋ
ri-TRAK-ting
ɹɪtɹˈæktɪŋ
ri-TRAK-ting
Definition
Pulling something back or taking back something that was said or done. It can refer to withdrawing a statement or physically pulling in an object.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtɹæktɪŋ
British English
ɹɪtɹˈæktɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TRAK-ting
UK
ri-TRAK-ting
Listen in Context
He is retracting his earlier statement.
The cat is retracting its claws.
She kept retracting the umbrella when it started raining.
After being corrected, he ended up retracting his accusation.