How Do You Spell TARDATION?
Pronunciation: [tɑːdˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
The word "tardation" is commonly misspelled as "retardation". The correct spelling is "tardation", which is pronounced as /ˌtɑrˈdeɪʃən/. The pronunciation differs from "retardation", pronounced as /rɪˌtɑrˈdeɪʃən/. While the two words may look similar, they have different meanings. Tardation refers to the happening of an event at a slower pace than anticipated, while retardation refers to the slowing down of mental or physical abilities. Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of each word is crucial to ensure proper communication.
