To pronounce "retection", say RET-ect-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retection
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RET-ect-ion
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"retection" has 3 syllables: ret-ect-ion.
"Retection" has 3 syllables: ret · ect · ion.
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