How to Pronounce "retail"
word
/ˈɹiˌteɪɫ/
REE-tayl
/ɹˈiːteɪl/
REE-tayl
Definition
The sale of goods to the public in small quantities, usually in stores. Also, the business or activity of selling directly to consumers rather than in bulk to other businesses.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹiˌteɪɫ/
British English
/ɹˈiːteɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-tayl
UK
REE-tayl
Listen in Context
She works in retail at the mall.
This store sells shoes at retail prices.
Many people shop at retail stores for clothes.
After years in retail, he switched to an office job.