Cómo Pronunciar "retard"

word

REE-tard (noun), ri-TARD (verb)

REE-tahd (noun), ri-TAHD (verb)

Definición

To make something happen more slowly or later than expected; to delay or slow down a process. Note: As a noun or insult, this word is now considered highly offensive and should not be used.

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

REE-tard (noun), ri-TARD (verb)

REE-tahd (noun), ri-TAHD (verb)

Escucha en Contexto

The medicine can retard the growth of bacteria.

Low temperatures retard plant development.

They added chemicals to retard the fire.

Special coatings are used to retard rusting on iron.