To pronounce "retrocompetence", say RETR-oc-omp-et-enc-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retrocompetence
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RETR-oc-omp-et-enc-e
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"retrocompetence" has 6 syllables: retr-oc-omp-et-enc-e.
"Retrocompetence" has 6 syllables: retr · oc · omp · et · enc · e.
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