retelling

noun
UK: /riːˈtelɪŋ/
US: /riːˈtelɪŋ/

  1. The act of telling a story again, often in a different way.

    1. His retelling of the story was very good.
    2. The book is a modern retelling of a classic fairy tale with a surprising twist.

  2. A version of a story that has been told again.

    1. I enjoyed his retelling of the events that day.
    2. Each retelling of the myth changes some details to fit the new audience.

Synonyms

repetition version narrative account
retelling verb

  1. Present participle of retell: To tell a story again or in a different way.

    1. She is retelling the story to her friend.
    2. He enjoyed retelling old family stories during the holidays gatherings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "retelling" in English means: The act of telling a story again, often in a different way., A version of a story that has been told again..

The phonetic transcription of "retelling" is /riːˈtelɪŋ/ in British English and /riːˈtelɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "retelling": repetition, version, narrative, account.

Example usage of "retelling": "His retelling of the story was very good.". More examples on the page.