How to pronounce retainers
Say it like rih-TAY-nerz. Retainers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- rih
- TAY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retainers 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of retainers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TAY-nuz.
What does retainers mean?
- plural of retainer How to pronounce retainer
Questions about saying retainers
How do you pronounce retainers?
Say rih-TAY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈteɪnɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈteɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retainers?
Retainers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: rih · TAY · nerz.
Is retainers 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 /rɪˈteɪnəz/ (rih-TAY-nuz).