How to pronounce retromingency
Say it like ret-ruh-MIN-jun-see. Retromingency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIN).
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- ret
- ruh
- MIN
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retromingency 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retromingency
American and British speakers say retromingency in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/ in the US and /ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ret-ruh-MIN-jun-see.
What does retromingency mean?
- The characteristic of urinating backwards, present in certain animals.
Where does retromingency come from?
From retromingent + -cy.
Words that rhyme with retromingency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retromingency.
Questions about saying retromingency
How do you pronounce retromingency?
Say ret-ruh-MIN-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retromingency?
Retromingency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIN). Broken into parts: ret · ruh · MIN · jun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say retromingency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/ and the British form is /ˌrɛtrəˈmɪndʒənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.