How to pronounce retrocession
Say it like ret-roh-SESH-un. Retrocession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SESH).
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- ret
- roh
- SESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrocession 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retrocession
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ret-roh-SESH-un.
What does retrocession mean?
- The transfer of risk from one reinsurer to another.
- The return of land, rights, etc. previously ceded.
- Metastasis of an eruption or tumor from the surface to the interior of the body.
Words that rhyme with retrocession
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Questions about saying retrocession
How do you pronounce retrocession?
Say ret-roh-SESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊˈsɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈsɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrocession?
Retrocession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SESH). Broken into parts: ret · roh · SESH · un.
Is retrocession 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 /ˌrɛtrəʊˈsɛʃən/ (ret-roh-SESH-un).