How to Pronounce "retire from"
expression
ˌɹiˈtaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/ /ˈfɹəm
ri-TY-er frum, ri-TYER frum, ri-TYRE frum
ɹɪtˈaɪə/ /fɹˈɒm
ri-TY-uh FROM
Definition
To permanently stop working in a job, profession, or activity, usually because you have reached a certain age or after a long career.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiˈtaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɹɪtˈaɪə/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TY-er frum, ri-TYER frum, ri-TYRE frum
UK
ri-TY-uh FROM
Listen in Context
My father will retire from his job next year.
She decided to retire from teaching after thirty years.
Many athletes retire from sports in their thirties.
After forty years at the company, he finally decided to retire from accounting.