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retrospection

How many syllables in retrospection?

  4 syllables

Divide retrospection into syllables:   ret-ro-spec-tion
How to pronounce retrospection:   re-truh-spek-shun
How to say retrospection:

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Synonyms for retrospection


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        • perception after the fact
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          What rhymes with retrospection

          4 syllables
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