How to pronounce retiral
Say it like ruh-TY-rul. Retiral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- ruh
- TY
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retiral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retiral
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: rih-TY-uh-rul.
What does retiral mean?
- Withdrawal, retreat.
- Retirement from employment.
- The act of taking up a bill when due.
Where does retiral come from?
From retire + -al.
Words that rhyme with retiral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retiral.
Questions about saying retiral
How do you pronounce retiral?
Say ruh-TY-rul. The American pronunciation is /rəˈtaɪrəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈtaɪərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retiral?
Retiral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: ruh · TY · rul.
Is retiral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /rɪˈtaɪərəl/ (rih-TY-uh-rul).