Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification - How many syllables in Retroactive?

How many syllables in Retroactive?

retroactive has 4 syllables

retroac-tive

applying to a past event or period, or taking effect from a past date

There are 4 syllables in the word retroactive. The vowels are 'e', 'o', 'a', and 'i'. The consonants are 'r', 't', 'r', 'c', and 't'.

Adjective

The new law had a retroactive effect, changing the outcome of the trial.

The retroactive pay raise made the employees very happy.
The retroactive tax cut meant that people received a refund for taxes they had already paid.
The new law was retroactive, so it applied to past cases as well.
The retroactive change in policy affected people who had already made plans.
The retroactive cancellation of the event disappointed many people who had already made travel arrangements.
The retroactive application of the rule meant that people had to go back and change their work.
The retroactive punishment for the crime was controversial.
The retroactive extension of the deadline gave people more time to complete their work.
The retroactive application of the law was challenged in court.
The retroactive nature of the rule made it difficult for people to plan ahead.

'Retrospective laws are, indeed, generally unjust; and, as has been observed, they are generally RETROACTIVE, BECAUSE IT IS NOT TILL AFTER THE EVENT THAT THEIR INJUSTICE BEGINS TO OPERATE.' - Thomas Babington Macaulay
'The retroactive effect of technological development has been to bring new meaning to the phrase 'hindsight is 20/20.' - Arthur Miller
'I'm not talking about making retroactive laws or anything, just making sure that the ones we have are enforced.' - John Ashcroft