How to Pronounce "retained"
word
ɹiˈteɪnd/, /ɹɪˈteɪnd
ri-TAYND
ɹɪtˈeɪnd
ri-TAYND
Definition
Kept or continued to have something, often after others might lose it or after a change has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈteɪnd/, /ɹɪˈteɪnd
British English
ɹɪtˈeɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TAYND
UK
ri-TAYND
Listen in Context
The company retained its top employees during the crisis.
Water is retained in a sponge.
She retained all her receipts for tax purposes.
He retained his accent even after years abroad.