How to pronounce retirees
Say it like ree-ty-REEZ. Retirees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ).
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- ree
- ty
- REEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retirees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- REEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retirees
American and British speakers say retirees in essentially the same way: /riˌtaɪˈriz/ in the US and /riˌtaɪˈriːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ty-REEZ.
What does retirees mean?
- plural of retiree How to pronounce retiree
Words that rhyme with retirees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retirees.
Questions about saying retirees
How do you pronounce retirees?
Say ree-ty-REEZ. The American pronunciation is /riˌtaɪˈriz/. In British English it is /riˌtaɪˈriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retirees?
Retirees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ). Broken into parts: ree · ty · REEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say retirees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌtaɪˈriz/ and the British form is /riˌtaɪˈriːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.