How to pronounce retires
Say it like rih-TIREZ. Retires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIREZ).
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US American/rɪˈtaɪrz/rih-TIREZ
UK British/rɪˈtaɪəz/rih-TIREZ
- rih
- TIREZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retires 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.
- TIREZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of retires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TIREZ.
What does retires mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of retire How to pronounce retire
Questions about saying retires
How do you pronounce retires?
Say rih-TIREZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtaɪrz/. In British English it is /rɪˈtaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retires?
Retires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIREZ). Broken into parts: rih · TIREZ.
Is retires 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 /rɪˈtaɪəz/ (rih-TIREZ).