How to Pronounce "retardant"
word
ɹiˈtɑɹdənt
ri-TAR-dent
ɹɪtˈɑːdənt
ri-TAH-dent
Definition
A retardant is a substance that slows down or prevents something, usually a chemical process like burning or reacting. It is often used to stop the spread of fires or slow down unwanted changes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtɑɹdənt
British English
ɹɪtˈɑːdənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TAR-dent
UK
ri-TAH-dent
Listen in Context
The firefighters used a retardant to slow the forest fire.
This paint contains a fire retardant.
Some fabrics have a chemical retardant added for safety.
After the retardant was sprayed, the fire stopped spreading so quickly.