How to pronounce retaining
Say it like rih-TAY-ning. Retaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- rih
- TAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retaining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retaining
American and British speakers say retaining in essentially the same way: /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-TAY-ning.
What does retaining mean?
- Of or pertaining to something that retains something else, as with a retaining wall.
- present participle and gerund of retain How to pronounce retain
- The act by which something or someone is retained; a retention.
Words that rhyme with retaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retaining.
Questions about saying retaining
How do you pronounce retaining?
Say rih-TAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retaining?
Retaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: rih · TAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say retaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.