How to pronounce retrofuturistic
Say it like ret-rohf-yoo-chuh-RIS-tik. Retrofuturistic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIS).
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- ret
- rohf
- yoo
- chuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrofuturistic 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.
- rohfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retrofuturistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ret-rohf-yoo-chuh-RIS-tik.
What does retrofuturistic mean?
- Of or relating to how the future was inaccurately imagined in the past; resembling an outdated vision of the future.
Where does retrofuturistic come from?
From retro- (prefix meaning ‘relating to an earlier time’) + futuristic.
Words that rhyme with retrofuturistic
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Questions about saying retrofuturistic
How do you pronounce retrofuturistic?
Say ret-rohf-yoo-chuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊfˌjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊfˌjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrofuturistic?
Retrofuturistic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RIS). Broken into parts: ret · rohf · yoo · chuh · RIS · tik.
Is retrofuturistic 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 /ˌrɛtrəʊfˌjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/ (ret-rohf-yoo-chuh-RIS-tik).