How to Pronounce Retcon

To pronounce "retcon", say RETC-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛtˌkɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹɛtˌkɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retcon”

"retcon" has 2 syllables: retc-on. It rhymes with piton, if that helps it stick.

What does retcon mean?

noun

  1. A situation, in a soap opera or similar serial fiction, in which a new storyline explains or changes a previous event or attaches a new significance to it.

verb

  1. To employ such a device.

Words that rhyme with retcon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

piton

Related words

rebootreconstrualrecharacterizationreconversionretellingrecharacterisationreconflationre-constriction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retcon"?▾

"Retcon" has 2 syllables: retc · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "retcon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retcon" is /ˈɹɛtˌkɒn/.

What does "retcon" mean?▾

Retcon: A situation, in a soap opera or similar serial fiction, in which a new storyline explains or changes a previous event or attaches a new significance to it.

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