How to pronounce retarding
Say it like rih-TAR-ding. Retarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- rih
- TAR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retarding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TAH-ding.
What does retarding mean?
- present participle and gerund of retard
- A slowing or hindrance.
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Words that rhyme with retarding
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Questions about saying retarding
How do you pronounce retarding?
Say rih-TAR-ding. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɑrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retarding?
Retarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: rih · TAR · ding.
Is retarding 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 /rɪˈtɑːdɪŋ/ (rih-TAH-ding).