How to Pronounce “retain

word

/ɹiˈteɪn/
/ɹɪtˈeɪn/

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɹiˈteɪn/

British English

/ɹɪtˈeɪn/

Listen in Context

You should retain this receipt for your records.

The company wants to retain skilled employees.

Plants retain water in their leaves.

I can't always retain all the facts from my classes.