retreat

/rɪˈtriːt/

Syllables re·treat

Stress re-TREAT

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

treat

/triːt/

long e

Meaning

to move back or withdraw; a quiet place for rest

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(remain) + treat=/triːt/(treat)

Example

The army decided to retreat at night.