How to Pronounce "retention"
word
ɹiˈtɛnʃən
ri-TEN-shun
ɹɪtˈɛnʃən
ri-TEN-shun
Definition
Retention means keeping or holding something, such as information, people, or objects, without losing or letting go of it. It is often used in business, education, or science to talk about maintaining employees, knowledge, or materials over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈtɛnʃən
British English
ɹɪtˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TEN-shun
UK
ri-TEN-shun
Listen in Context
Retention of water is important for plants.
Employee retention is a big problem for some companies.
Good sleep helps with memory retention.
The school is working on new strategies to improve student retention.