How to Pronounce Retrospective

To pronounce "retrospective", say RETR-osp-ect-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retrospective”

"retrospective" has 5 syllables: retr-osp-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and perspective, if that helps it stick.

What does retrospective mean?

noun

  1. An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.
  2. Looking backwards.

Synonyms

hindsightly

Words that rhyme with retrospective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectiveperspectivecollectiveprospectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveaffective

Related words

retroactivereviewretrospectretroactivityrecallinghindsighthistoricex-post

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retrospective"?▾

"Retrospective" has 5 syllables: retr · osp · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "retrospective"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retrospective" is /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/.

What does "retrospective" mean?▾

Retrospective: An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.

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