How to pronounce retroversion
Say it like ret-ruh-VUR-zhun. Retroversion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- ret
- ruh
- VUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retroversion 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retroversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ret-ruh-VUR-zhun.
What does retroversion mean?
- A turning or falling back.
- A backward-tilting of an anatomical strucure (e.g. the uterus).
Where does retroversion come from?
From retro- + -version.
Words that rhyme with retroversion
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Questions about saying retroversion
How do you pronounce retroversion?
Say ret-ruh-VUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtrəˈvɝʒən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəˈvɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retroversion?
Retroversion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: ret · ruh · VUR · zhun.
Is retroversion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌrɛtrəˈvɜːʒən/ (ret-ruh-VUR-zhun).