To pronounce "postretirement", say POSTR-et-ir-em-ent — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POSTR-et-ir-em-ent
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"postretirement" has 5 syllables: postr-et-ir-em-ent. It rhymes with retirement, if that helps it stick.
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"Postretirement" has 5 syllables: postr · et · ir · em · ent.
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