How to pronounce retards
Say it like rih-TARDZ. Retards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TARDZ).
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- rih
- TARDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retards 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.
- TARDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of retards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TAHDZ.
What does retards mean?
- plural of retard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retard
Words that rhyme with retards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retards.
Questions about saying retards
How do you pronounce retards?
Say rih-TARDZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɑrdz/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retards?
Retards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TARDZ). Broken into parts: rih · TARDZ.
Is retards 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 /rɪˈtɑːdz/ (rih-TAHDZ).