How to pronounce retains
Say it like rih-TAYNZ. Retains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYNZ).
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- rih
- TAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retains 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.
- TAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of retains
American and British speakers say retains in essentially the same way: /rɪˈteɪnz/ in the US and /rɪˈteɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-TAYNZ.
What does retains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retain How to pronounce retain
Words that rhyme with retains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retains.
Questions about saying retains
How do you pronounce retains?
Say rih-TAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈteɪnz/. In British English it is /rɪˈteɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retains?
Retains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYNZ). Broken into parts: rih · TAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say retains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈteɪnz/ and the British form is /rɪˈteɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.