How to pronounce retroware
Say it like RET-roh-wair. Retroware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- roh
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retroware 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of retroware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RET-roh-wair.
What does retroware mean?
- Old software/hardware.
Where does retroware come from?
Blend of retro + software /hardware, or from retro- (“old-fashioned or old-school”) + -ware (“software”).
Questions about saying retroware
How do you pronounce retroware?
Say RET-roh-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtroʊˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtrəʊˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retroware?
Retroware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · roh · wair.
Is retroware 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 /ˈrɛtrəʊˌwɛə/ (RET-roh-wair).