To pronounce "retrocessionary", say RETR-oc-ess-ion-ary — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retrocessionary
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RETR-oc-ess-ion-ary
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"retrocessionary" has 5 syllables: retr-oc-ess-ion-ary. It rhymes with cessionary, if that helps it stick.
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"Retrocessionary" has 5 syllables: retr · oc · ess · ion · ary.
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