How to Pronounce "retrospect"
word
ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt
RET-ruh-spekt
ɹˌɛtɹəʊspˈɛkt
re-TROH-spekt
Definition
Retrospect means thinking back on or reviewing past events, often to understand them more clearly or with a different perspective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt
British English
ɹˌɛtɹəʊspˈɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RET-ruh-spekt
UK
re-TROH-spekt
Listen in Context
In retrospect, I should have studied harder for the exam.
We often see mistakes clearly only in retrospect.
His decision makes more sense in retrospect.
Looking back, everything seems obvious in retrospect.