How to pronounce retained
Say it like rih-TAYND. Retained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND).
- rih
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of retained
American and British speakers say retained in essentially the same way: /rɪˈteɪnd/ in the US and /rɪˈteɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-TAYND.
What does retained mean?
- continued in your keeping or use or memory“in...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered”
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Words that rhyme with retained
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Questions about saying retained
How do you pronounce retained?
Say rih-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /rɪˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retained?
Retained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYND). Broken into parts: rih · TAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say retained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈteɪnd/ and the British form is /rɪˈteɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.