How to Pronounce "retires"
word
ɹiˈtaɪɝz/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹz/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹz
ri-TY-urz
ɹɪtˈaɪəz
ri-TY-uhz
Definition
To stop working permanently, usually because of age or after a long career.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtaɪɝz/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹz/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹz
British English
ɹɪtˈaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TY-urz
UK
ri-TY-uhz
Listen in Context
He retires from his job next year.
She retires at age 65.
My father retires after 40 years of work.
After she retires, she plans to travel the world.