How to Pronounce Retarding

To pronounce "retarding", say RET-ard-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

RET-ard-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “retarding”

"retarding" has 3 syllables: ret-ard-ing. It rhymes with regarding and guarding, if that helps it stick.

What does retarding 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”

Synonyms

decelerateslowslow downslow uphinder

Antonyms

acceleratespeedspeed upcome forward

Words that rhyme with retarding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regardingguardingsafeguardingdiscardingdisregardingbombardingcardinglardingyardangbarding

Related words

slowdeceleratehalf-witimbecileidiotmoronchangelingcretin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retarding"?▾

"Retarding" has 3 syllables: ret · ard · ing.

What does "retarding" mean?▾

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

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