How to Pronounce "in retreat"
expression
in ri-TREET
in rit-REET
Definition
Moving back or withdrawing from a position, often because of failure, loss, or pressure. It can refer to military withdrawal, but also to situations where someone or something is losing ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɹiˈtɹit
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɹɪtɹˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ri-TREET
UK
in rit-REET
Listen in Context
The soldiers were in retreat after the attack.
After losing many customers, the company found itself in retreat.
The team went in retreat when their opponents scored.
The politician's support was clearly in retreat after the scandal.