How to Pronounce "retire on"
expression
ˌɹiˈtaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ri-TY-er on, ri-TYR on, ri-TYR AHN
ɹɪtˈaɪə/ /ˈɒn
ri-TY-uh on
Definition
To stop working, usually because of age, and live using a certain amount of money, such as a pension, savings, or investments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiˈtaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹɪtˈaɪə/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TY-er on, ri-TYR on, ri-TYR AHN
UK
ri-TY-uh on
Listen in Context
He hopes to retire on his savings.
Many people plan to retire on a pension.
Can you retire on so little money?
After years of hard work, she finally managed to retire on her investments.