How to Pronounce Retrospect

To pronounce "retrospect", say RETR-osp-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “retrospect”

"retrospect" has 3 syllables: retr-osp-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does retrospect mean?

noun

  1. Consideration of past times.

verb

  1. To look or refer back to; to reflect on.

    “1800: Alexander Hamilton, Letter from Alexander Hamilton, Concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq. President of the United States - To give a correct idea of the circumstances.., it may be useful to retrospect to an early period.”

Antonyms

prospect

Words that rhyme with retrospect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

reviewretrospectivehindsighteventex-postdeclinereflectionposteriori

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retrospect"?▾

"Retrospect" has 3 syllables: retr · osp · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "retrospect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retrospect" is /ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt/.

What does "retrospect" mean?▾

Retrospect: Consideration of past times.

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