How to Pronounce "retains"
word
ɹiˈteɪnz/, /ɹɪˈteɪnz
ri-TAYNZ or ri-TAYNZ
ɹɪtˈeɪnz
ri-TAYNZ
Definition
To keep or continue to have something, rather than losing it, giving it away, or letting it go.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈteɪnz/, /ɹɪˈteɪnz
British English
ɹɪtˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TAYNZ or ri-TAYNZ
UK
ri-TAYNZ
Listen in Context
This sponge retains water well.
He retains his job despite the changes.
The company retains old records for five years.
She retains a lot of information from her classes.