How to pronounce retrospect
Say it like RET-ruh-spekt. Retrospect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- ruh
- spekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrospect 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retrospect
American and British speakers say retrospect in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/ in the US and /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RET-ruh-spekt.
What does retrospect mean?
- Consideration of past times.
- To look or refer back to; to reflect on.
Where does retrospect come from?
Borrowed from Latin retrōspectum, from retrōspicio (“to look back at”), equivalent to retro- + -spect.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying retrospect
How do you pronounce retrospect?
Say RET-ruh-spekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrospect?
Retrospect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ruh · spekt.
Do Americans and Brits say retrospect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.