How to Pronounce "in retrospect"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt
in RET-ruh-spekt
ˈɪn/ /ɹˌɛtɹəʊspˈɛkt
in re-TROH-spekt
Definition
Looking back at a past event or situation, often to analyze or understand it better now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɹˌɛtɹəʊspˈɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in RET-ruh-spekt
UK
in re-TROH-spekt
Listen in Context
In retrospect, that was not a good idea.
In retrospect, I should have studied more for the exam.
He realized in retrospect that he had made a mistake.
In retrospect, moving to that city really changed my life for the better.