Comment prononcer « retro » en anglais
ˈrɛ.troʊ
RE·troh
Accent tonique principal : RE
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « retro » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “retro”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
RE
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
troh
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("RE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "retro" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“"retro" for past. Retrograde amnesia is when you lose some memory of the past. This could be in a case where you get some sort of head trauma and you lose memory of your”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“retro chic and the way is that using a kind of purposefully outdated or”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“retro arcade in Europe the story of loss recovery and reconstruction that led to”— StanfordWatch clip
“retro games that are playable on uh Xbox Live Arcade or the PlayStation Network.”— WIREDWatch clip
“retro-commissioning on average would deliver about 20%, 25% savings in energy.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“retro designs as we call them and vitalize and improve a bit you know but mainly to keep its retro charm and nostalgic appeal it sounds to B”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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"retro" for past. Retrograde amnesia is when you lose some memory of the past. This could be in a case where you get some sort of head trauma and you lose memory of your
Écouter en contexte: “retro”
601 extraitsThe Anglais word “retro” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈrɛ.troʊ (phonetic respelling: RE-troh). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (RE · troh), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (RE). Grammatically, “retro” functions as a adjective, noun. SayItVid indexes 601 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “retro” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Harvard University, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @31:56
“couple of flavors. There is retrograde amnesia; "retro" for past. Retrograde amnesia is when you lose some memory of the past. This could be in a case where you get some sort of head trauma and you lose memory of your lose some memory of the past. This could be in a case where”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @67:09
“media and the changing social meanings i was thinking a little bit about retro chic and the way is that using a kind of purposefully outdated or uh more archaic medium can sometimes be done as a form of extravagance or”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #3 · @7:53
“perfectly legal so that's another story we have the story about the largest retro arcade in Europe the story of loss recovery and reconstruction that led to the creation of arcade Club in Berry just outside Manchester and we have a”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @2:31
“Capcom Arcade Cabinet which is going to be a series of reissued old school or retro games that are playable on uh Xbox Live Arcade or the PlayStation Network. It kind of comes in one container in which you download these packs of games”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @17:10
“wrote a paper arguing that, based on 600 buildings or so, retro-commissioning on average would deliver about 20%, 25% savings in energy. 25% savings in energy.”
Définition et signification: “retro”
- Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.
- Affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto.
- Past fashions or trends.
- Abbreviation of retrorocket.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “Scientists say that while the public may think of the moon as a problem solved and a bit retro – the place astronauts visited a half-dozen times way back before Watergate and then abandoned with a giant "meh" from mankind – in fact, lunar studies is a vibrant enterprise that is yielding a wealth of surprises.”
- “"retro" for past. Retrograde amnesia is when you lose some memory of the past. This could be in a case where you get some sort of head trauma and you lose memor”
- “retro chic and the way is that using a kind of purposefully outdated or”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “retro”
- Pronunciation:
- RE-troh
- Syllabes:
- RE · troh
- Written Hyphenation:
- ret · ro
- Accent tonique principal :
- RE
- IPA:
- ˈrɛ.troʊ
- Écouter en contexte
- retro
Mots qui riment avec “retro”
-ɛtroʊMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "retro" (⁄ˈrɛ.troʊ⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « retro »
Comment prononcer « retro » en anglais ?
« retro » se prononce ⁄ˈrɛ.troʊ⁄ (RE-troh). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « retro » ?
« retro » compte 2 syllabes : RE · troh.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « retro » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « retro » se trouve sur « RE ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « retro » ?
Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.
Comment écouter « retro » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 601 exemples vidéo de « retro » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “retro”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).