How to Pronounce "retirement"
word
/ɹiˈtaɪɝmənt/
ri-TY-ur-muhnt
/ɹɪtˈaɪəmənt/
ri-TY-uh-muhnt
Definition
Retirement is the period of life when someone stops working permanently, usually because of age. It can also mean the act of leaving your job at the end of your working life.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈtaɪɝmənt/
British English
/ɹɪtˈaɪəmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TY-ur-muhnt
UK
ri-TY-uh-muhnt
Listen in Context
My father is looking forward to retirement next year.
She saved money for retirement.
After retirement, he moved to a small town.
He's counting down the months until retirement.