How to pronounce retardations
Say it like ree-tar-DAY-shunz. Retardations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- ree
- tar
- DAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retardations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retardations
- 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-tah-DAY-shunz.
What does retardations mean?
- plural of retardation How to pronounce retardation
Words that rhyme with retardations
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Questions about saying retardations
How do you pronounce retardations?
Say ree-tar-DAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌritɑrˈdeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retardations?
Retardations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: ree · tar · DAY · shunz.
Is retardations 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 /ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃənz/ (ree-tah-DAY-shunz).