How to Pronounce Retroact

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

RETR-oact

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💡 Tip for remembering “retroact”

"retroact" has 2 syllables: retr-oact.

What does retroact mean?

verb

  1. To act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective.

Related words

retroflectretrospectreversereciprocateretaliatebeturnreconductretroreflect

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How many syllables are in "retroact"?▾

"Retroact" has 2 syllables: retr · oact.

What does "retroact" mean?▾

Retroact: To act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective.

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