How to Pronounce "retaining"

word

ɹiˈteɪnɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ

ri-TAY-ning

ɹɪtˈeɪnɪŋ

ri-TAY-ning

Definition

Keeping or holding onto something and not letting it go. Can refer to keeping information, objects, or maintaining a certain state or quality.

American English

ɹiˈteɪnɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ

British English

ɹɪtˈeɪnɪŋ

ri-TAY-ning

She is retaining important documents for future reference.

The wall is retaining the soil from sliding down the hill.

He is retaining a lot of information for his exams.

I have trouble retaining names after meeting people just once.