How to pronounce retirements
Say it like rih-TIRE-munts. Retirements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIRE).
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- rih
- TIRE
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retirements 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.
- TIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retirements
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TIRE-munts.
What does retirements mean?
- plural of retirement How to pronounce retirement
Questions about saying retirements
How do you pronounce retirements?
Say rih-TIRE-munts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtaɪrmənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈtaɪəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retirements?
Retirements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIRE). Broken into parts: rih · TIRE · munts.
Is retirements 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 /rɪˈtaɪəmənts/ (rih-TIRE-munts).