How to pronounce retronym
Say it like ruh-TROH-nim. Retronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- ruh
- TROH
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retronym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retronym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ruh-TROH-nim.
What does retronym mean?
- A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name.
Where does retronym come from?
From retro- + -onym; coined by Frank Mankiewicz and popularized by William Safire.
Questions about saying retronym
How do you pronounce retronym?
Say ruh-TROH-nim. The American pronunciation is /rəˈtroʊnɪm/. In British English it is /rəˈtrəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retronym?
Retronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: ruh · TROH · nim.
Is retronym 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 /rəˈtrəʊnɪm/ (ruh-TROH-nim).