How to Pronounce "retract"
word
/ɹiˈtɹækt/
ri-TRAKT
/ɹɪtɹˈækt/
ri-TRAKT
Definition
To pull something back or take back a statement, promise, or claim, often because it was wrong or not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈtɹækt/
British English
/ɹɪtɹˈækt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TRAKT
UK
ri-TRAKT
Listen in Context
He decided to retract his statement in court.
Cats can retract their claws when they walk.
The company had to retract its advertisement after complaints.
After the mistake was spotted, the editor quickly retracted the article.