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How to pronounce “retarded”

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Pronunciation guide for retarded

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of retarded with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: "Good" and "bad" are incomplete stories we tell ourselvesas it said, she was "mentally retarded."
Definition summary: Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded. [from 17th c.]

Example 1 of 8

"Good" and "bad" are incomplete stories we tell ourselves

as it said, she was "mentally retarded."

[Adjective]
Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded. [from 17th c.]
(psychology, sometimes offensive, dated) Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.
(psychology, sometimes offensive, dated) Specifically, having an IQ below 70. [from 19th c.]
(colloquial, derogatory, offensive) Extremely stupid; obtuse [from 20th c.]
(physics) Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation. [from 20th c.]
[Verb]
simple past and past participle of retard

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