How to pronounce retroject
Say it like ret-roh-JEKT. Retroject has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEKT).
- ret
- roh
- JEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retroject 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.
- JEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retroject
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ret-roh-JEKT.
What does retroject mean?
- To project into the past; to insert anachronistically into a historical reconstruction.
Where does retroject come from?
Mid 19th-century. Combination of retro- (“back”) + (pro)ject.
Words that rhyme with retroject
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retroject.
Questions about saying retroject
How do you pronounce retroject?
Say ret-roh-JEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊˈdʒɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈdʒɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retroject?
Retroject has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEKT). Broken into parts: ret · roh · JEKT.
Is retroject 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 /ˌrɛtrəʊˈdʒɛkt/ (ret-roh-JEKT).