How do you pronounce "retro"?

In American English: /ˈrɛtroʊ/ (REHTR-oh). In British English: /ɹˈɛtɹəʊ/ (R-ehtr). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛtroʊ/ (REHTR-oh). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛtɹəʊ/ (R-ehtr).

Is "retro" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛtroʊ/ (REHTR-oh), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛtɹəʊ/ (R-ehtr).

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retro

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/ˈrɛtroʊ/

REHTR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

rɛtrre·oʊtro

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