How to pronounce retcon
Say it like RET-kon. Retcon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retcon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of retcon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RET-kon.
What does retcon mean?
- A fictional setting in which a new storyline explains or changes a previous event or attaches a new significance to it.
- To employ such a device.
Where does retcon come from?
A blend of retroactive + continuity.
Questions about saying retcon
How do you pronounce retcon?
Say RET-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtˌkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retcon?
Retcon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · kon.
Is retcon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɛtˌkɒn/ (RET-kon).