How to pronounce retrospectively
Say it like ret-roh-SPEK-tiv-lee. Retrospectively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- ret
- roh
- SPEK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrospectively 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retrospectively
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ret-roh-SPEK-tiv-lee.
What does retrospectively mean?
- In a retrospective manner.
Where does retrospectively come from?
From retrospective + -ly.
Words that rhyme with retrospectively
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Questions about saying retrospectively
How do you pronounce retrospectively?
Say ret-roh-SPEK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊˈspɛktɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈspɛktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrospectively?
Retrospectively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ret · roh · SPEK · tiv · lee.
Is retrospectively 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 /ˌrɛtrəʊˈspɛktɪvli/ (ret-roh-SPEK-tiv-lee).