How to pronounce retarc
Say it like REE-tark. Retarc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- tark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retarc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tarkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of retarc
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REE-tahk.
What does retarc mean?
- A rubble mound occasionally formed by a powerful underground explosion (usually nuclear) in solid rock, due to the chimney of shattered rock above the explosion occupying a greater volume than the solid rock previously present.
Where does retarc come from?
From crater reversed, signifying the formation of an elevated mound rather than the typical sunken crater.
Questions about saying retarc
How do you pronounce retarc?
Say REE-tark. The American pronunciation is /ˈritɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈriːtɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retarc?
Retarc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tark.
Is retarc pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈriːtɑːk/ (REE-tahk).