How to Pronounce Retard

To pronounce "retard", say RET-ard — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

RET-ard

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💡 Tip for remembering “retard”

"retard" has 2 syllables: ret-ard. It rhymes with regard and disregard, if that helps it stick.

What does retard mean?

noun

  1. Retardation; delay.
  2. A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.

verb

  1. To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress

    “retard the march of an army”

  2. To put off; to postpone.

    “to retard a rupture between nations”

Synonyms

idiotimbecilelearning difficultiesmental deficientmoronretardedtarddelaydecelerateslow

Antonyms

acceleratespeedspeed upcome forward

Words that rhyme with retard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regarddisregardhardsafeguardvanguardmarredbarredavant-gardediscardjarredcourtyardshard

Related words

slowdeceleratehalf-witimbecileidiotmoronchangelingcretin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retard"?▾

"Retard" has 2 syllables: ret · ard.

What does "retard" mean?▾

Retard: Retardation; delay.

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