To pronounce "retrogradatory", say RETR-ogr-ad-at-ory — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retrogradatory
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RETR-ogr-ad-at-ory
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"retrogradatory" has 5 syllables: retr-ogr-ad-at-ory.
"Retrogradatory" has 5 syllables: retr · ogr · ad · at · ory.
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