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How many syllables in Retardant?

retardant has 3 syllables

Split Retardant into syllables?

re-tar-dant

Definition of Retardant

Retardant is a substance that slows down or inhibits the progress or development of something.

How should Retardant divide into syllables

The word 'retardant' has 3 syllables. The vowels in this word are 'e', 'a', and 'a'. The consonants are 'r', 't', 'd', and 'nt'.

Part of Speech - Retardant

Noun

The fire retardant helped prevent the spread of the flames.

Adjective

She wore a retardant suit to protect herself from the chemicals.

Sentences with Retardant

The fire retardant prevented the fire from spreading to other rooms.
They sprayed a retardant on the fabric to prevent stains.
The chemical retardant slowed down the growth of the bacteria.
The retardant coating protected the metal from rusting.
She used a retardant cream to delay the signs of aging.
The firefighters used a retardant foam to extinguish the flames.
The building had retardant insulation to prevent heat loss.
The retardant spray kept bugs away from the plants.
He wore a retardant mask to avoid inhaling harmful fumes.
The retardant material made the clothing fire-resistant.

Quotes with Retardant

Number of characters in Retardant

9 ( r, e, t, a, r, d, a, n, t )

Unique letters in Retardant

6 ( r, e, t, a, d, n )

Retardant Backwards

tnadrater

Phonetic Transcription of Retardant

IPA (International): ri:ˈtɑ:rdʌnt

ARA (American): riˈtɑrdʌnt

EPA (English): ri:ˈtɑ:rdʌnt

RIY-TAA-RDAH-NT

More Retardant Synonyms

retardent

retardation

inhibitor

inhibitory

suppressor

blocker

stopper

deterrent

preventive

resistor

defense

protection

barrier

shield

safeguard

fireproofing

firestop

fire-retardant

flameproofing

insulation

insulator

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Retardant Rhymes

ardent