How to pronounce retainer
Say it like rih-TAY-ner. Retainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈteɪnɚ/rih-TAY-ner
UK British/rɪˈteɪnə/rih-TAY-nuh
- rih
- TAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retainer 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TAY-nuh.
What does retainer mean?
noun
- Any thing or person that retains.
- A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
- A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
Where does retainer come from?
From retain + -er.
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Words that rhyme with retainer
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Questions about saying retainer
How do you pronounce retainer?
Say rih-TAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈteɪnɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈteɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retainer?
Retainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: rih · TAY · ner.
Is retainer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈteɪnə/ (rih-TAY-nuh).