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Hoe spreek je „retards” uit in het Engels

retards wordt uitgesproken als rɪˈtɑːrdz, met de hoofdklemtoon op de lettergreep “TARDZ”. Hoor authentieke moedertaalsprekers in 18 clips met gesynchroniseerde ondertitels en tijdstempels hieronder.

rɪˈtɑːrdz

rih·TARDZ

Hoofdklemtoon: TARDZ

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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “retards”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

rɪˈtɑːrdz

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Unstressed

rih

Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.

Syllable 2Primary Stress

TARDZ

Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.

Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TARDZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Intervocalic Tap / Flap [ɾ] in American English

The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.

How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When "retards" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "retards is" sounds like "retards-iz").

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "retards" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“because high temperature and low temperature growth of other organisms high radiation retards growth of organisms high pressure desiccation”
— StanfordWatch clip
“And unfortunately, there are some other situations where a converts to d and d retards the reaction.”
— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“schools this can often become a nightmare for them with bullies calling them retards losers”
— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“and retards already with thee Tender Is the Night”
— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“and we said the related search was, "Retards."”
“American society, seriously retards the progress of the group as a whole, and imposes a crushing burden on the Negro male and, in consequence,”
— YaleCoursesWatch clip
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because high temperature and low temperature growth of other organisms high radiation retards growth of organisms high pressure desiccation

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The Engels word “retards” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈtɑːrdz (phonetic respelling: rih-TARDZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · TARDZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TARDZ). Grammatically, “retards” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 18 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “retards” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 USStanford
    Clip #1 · @19:31
    “print anywhere else but you'll have the slides to look at and of course it's because high temperature and low temperature growth of other organisms high radiation retards growth of organisms high pressure desiccation organisms high radiation retards growth of organisms high pressure desiccation”
  • 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWare
    Clip #2 · @32:28
    “going to have a profound effect. And unfortunately, there are some other situations where a converts to d and d retards the reaction. converts to d and d retards the reaction.”
  • 🇺🇸 USTEDx Talks
    Clip #3 · @13:52
    “die they told me that even though they're accepted in some mainstream schools this can often become a nightmare for them with bullies calling them retards losers them retards losers”
  • 🇺🇸 USHarvard University
    Clip #4 · @48:55
    “but on the viewless wings of poesy though the dull brain perplexes and retards already with thee Tender Is the Night and happily the queen moon is on her throne clustered around by all her”
  • 🇺🇸 USTED
    Clip #5 · @18:48
    “sort of going from bad to worse, and we said the related search was, "Retards." And then, you know, he got even more mad,”

Definitie & Betekenis: “retards”

NOUN
  • A retardation; a delay.
  • A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
VERB
  • To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progressing.
  • To put off; to postpone.

Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)

  • “retard the march of an army”
  • “to retard the attacks of old age”
  • “because high temperature and low temperature growth of other organisms high radiation retards growth of organisms high pressure desiccation”

Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen

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Uitspraak: “retards”

Pronunciation:
rih-TARDZ
Lettergrepen:
rih · TARDZ
Written Hyphenation:
re · tards
Hoofdklemtoon:
TARDZ
IPA:
rɪˈtɑːrdz
Hoor in context
retards

Synoniemen: “retards”

6 woorden

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Veelgestelde vragen over „retards”

Hoe spreek je “retards” uit in het Engels?

“retards” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄rɪˈtɑːrdz⁄ (rih-TARDZ). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.

Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “retards”?

“retards” heeft 2 lettergrepen: rih · TARDZ.

Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “retards”?

De hoofdklemtoon bij “retards” ligt op “TARDZ”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.

Wat betekent “retards”?

A retardation; a delay.

Hoe kan ik “retards” in echte zinnen horen?

Deze pagina bevat 18 videovoorbeelden van “retards” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “retards”?

Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].