How to Pronounce Retro-

To pronounce "retro-", say RETR-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

RETR-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “retro-”

"retro-" has 2 syllables: retr-o. It rhymes with retro and petro, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with retro-

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retropetropetro-metro-pietrodepetrofetrowjetrosulpetrotetro

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How many syllables are in "retro-"?▾

"Retro-" has 2 syllables: retr · o.

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