How to Pronounce "retroactively"
word
ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvɫi
ret-ro-AK-tiv-lee
ɹˌɛtɹəʊˈæktɪvli
ret-roh-AK-tiv-lee
Definition
If something is done retroactively, it takes effect from a past date instead of the present or future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvɫi
British English
ɹˌɛtɹəʊˈæktɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ret-ro-AK-tiv-lee
UK
ret-roh-AK-tiv-lee
Listen in Context
The new law applies retroactively to last year.
They increased our salaries retroactively.
Your membership will be valid retroactively.
The bonus was given retroactively, so employees got extra pay for previous months.