How Do You Spell RETILE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛta͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "retile" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /rɪˈtaɪl/. The "r" is pronounced with a slight trill, the "i" is pronounced like "ih", the "t" is pronounced like "tuh", the "a" is pronounced like "ey", and the "l" is pronounced like "uhl". The silent "e" at the end changes the pronunciation of the preceding vowel, making it a long vowel sound. Therefore, "retile" is pronounced as ree-tile.

RETILE Meaning and Definition

  1. Retile, in its verb form, refers to the act of laying or setting tiles again, typically on a surface or structure. When an area already has existing tiles that are damaged, worn out, or outdated, retiling becomes necessary to restore or enhance the appearance and functionality of the tiled area. Retiling may involve removing the existing tiles, preparing the surface to ensure proper adhesion, and installing new tiles. This process requires skilled labor and appropriate tools, as well as knowledge of tile installation techniques.

    Retiling can be performed in various settings, such as residential, commercial, or industrial spaces, including floors, walls, and even exteriors. The reasons for retiling can vary, ranging from correcting imperfections like cracked or chipped tiles, to updating the aesthetic appeal by replacing outdated designs with more modern or fashionable tiles.

    In addition to improving the appearance, retiling also serves functional purposes like enhancing durability, preventing water leaks, or ensuring proper insulation. Properly executed retiling can significantly impact the value and appeal of a space.

    As a noun, "retile" can also refer to a single tile or a collection of tiles used for retiling purposes. This term is commonly used in construction, interior design, and renovation industries, as well as in do-it-yourself projects involving tile work.

Etymology of RETILE

The word "retile" is derived from the Latin term "re-" meaning "again" and "tilius" meaning "pertaining to tiles or roofing". In Latin, "retile" originally referred to the act of applying tiles to a roof or covering with tiles. Over time, the term evolved and began to be used in English to describe the action of covering or providing with a new layer of tiles. In the context of reptiles, "retile" refers to the process of shedding or renewing the skin, as reptiles often shed their outer skin layer.

Conjugate verb Retile

CONDITIONAL

I would retile
you would retile
he/she/it would retile
we would retile
they would retile

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be retiling
you would be retiling
he/she/it would be retiling
we would be retiling
they would be retiling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have retile
you would have retile
he/she/it would have retile
we would have retile
they would have retile

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been retiling
you would have been retiling
he/she/it would have been retiling
we would have been retiling
they would have been retiling

FUTURE

I will retile
you will retile
he/she/it will retile
we will retile
they will retile

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be retiling
you will be retiling
he/she/it will be retiling
we will be retiling
they will be retiling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have retiled
you will have retiled
he/she/it will have retiled
we will have retiled
they will have retiled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been retiling
you will have been retiling
he/she/it will have been retiling
we will have been retiling
they will have been retiling

IMPERATIVE

you retile
we let´s retile

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to retile

PAST

I retiled
you retiled
he/she/it retiled
we retiled
they retiled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was retiling
you were retiling
he/she/it was retiling
we were retiling
they were retiling

PAST PARTICIPLE

retiled

PAST PERFECT

I had retiled
you had retiled
he/she/it had retiled
we had retiled
they had retiled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been retiling
you had been retiling
he/she/it had been retiling
we had been retiling
they had been retiling

PRESENT

I retile
you retile
he/she/it retiles
we retile
they retile

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am retiling
you are retiling
he/she/it is retiling
we are retiling
they are retiling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

retiling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have retiled
you have retiled
he/she/it has retiled
we have retiled
they have retiled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been retiling
you have been retiling
he/she/it has been retiling
we have been retiling
they have been retiling