How to pronounce retrochoir
Say it like RET-ruk-wy-er. Retrochoir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce retrochoir. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RET
- ruk
- wy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrochoir 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.
- rukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retrochoir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RET-ruk-wy-uh.
What does retrochoir mean?
- Any extension of a church or cathedral behind the high altar, which may include a chapel.
- In an apsidal church, all the space beyond the line of the back or eastern (see liturgical east) face of the altar.
Where does retrochoir come from?
From retro- + choir.
Questions about saying retrochoir
How do you pronounce retrochoir?
Say RET-ruk-wy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtrəkˌwaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtrəkˌwaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrochoir?
Retrochoir has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ruk · wy · er.
Is retrochoir 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 /ˈrɛtrəkˌwaɪə/ (RET-ruk-wy-uh).