To pronounce "retardant", say RET-ard-ant — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"retardant" has 3 syllables: ret-ard-ant. It rhymes with ardent and guardant, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Retardant" has 3 syllables: ret · ard · ant.
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