To pronounce "retrogressiveness", say RETR-ogr-ess-iv-en-ess — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RETR-ogr-ess-iv-en-ess
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"retrogressiveness" has 6 syllables: retr-ogr-ess-iv-en-ess.
"Retrogressiveness" has 6 syllables: retr · ogr · ess · iv · en · ess.
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