How to pronounce retroactivity
Say it like ret-roh-ak-TIV-ih-tee. Retroactivity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV).
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- ret
- roh
- ak
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retroactivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retroactivity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ret-roh-ak-TIV-ih-tee.
What does retroactivity mean?
- The state or characteristic of being retroactive.
- The application of a law to events that took place before it was made.
Where does retroactivity come from?
From retroactive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with retroactivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retroactivity.
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- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- passivity
- proclivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying retroactivity
How do you pronounce retroactivity?
Say ret-roh-ak-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊækˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊækˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retroactivity?
Retroactivity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV). Broken into parts: ret · roh · ak · TIV · ih · tee.
Is retroactivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌrɛtrəʊækˈtɪvɪti/ (ret-roh-ak-TIV-ih-tee).