How to Pronounce Retarded

To pronounce "retarded", say RET-ard-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “retarded”

"retarded" has 3 syllables: ret-ard-ed. It rhymes with disregarded and guarded, if that helps it stick.

What does retarded mean?

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”

adjective

  1. Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.
  2. Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

Synonyms

decelerateslowslow downslow uphinder

Antonyms

acceleratespeedspeed upcome forward

Words that rhyme with retarded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disregardedguardeddiscardedregardedunguardedbombardedsafeguardedcardedlardedbardedshardedyarded

Related words

delayedfeeblemindedhalf-wittedsimple-mindeddim-wittedcretinoussimplebackward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retarded"?▾

"Retarded" has 3 syllables: ret · ard · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "retarded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retarded" is /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/.

What does "retarded" mean?▾

Retarded: To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress

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