How to Pronounce "retiring"
word
/ɹiˈtaɪɝɪŋ/
ri-TY-ur-ing
/ɹɪtˈaɪəɹɪŋ/
ri-TY-uh-ring
Definition
Describes someone who is about to stop working permanently (retire), or someone who is quiet, shy, or avoids attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈtaɪɝɪŋ/
British English
/ɹɪtˈaɪəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TY-ur-ing
UK
ri-TY-uh-ring
Listen in Context
Mr. Lee is retiring after 40 years at the company.
She has a retiring nature and prefers quiet evenings at home.
The retiring manager was given a special award.
I've always been pretty retiring, so big parties aren't really my thing.