How to Pronounce Retainer

To pronounce "retainer", say RET-ain-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “retainer”

"retainer" has 3 syllables: ret-ain-er. It rhymes with container and planar, if that helps it stick.

What does retainer mean?

noun

  1. Any thing or person that retains.
  2. A dependent or follower of someone of rank.

Words that rhyme with retainer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

containerplanarentertainerstrainertrainercampaignerrainercomplainermainercanerfeignerreigner

Related words

considerationservantretentionretainingretrievalfixingrecoverystop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retainer"?▾

"Retainer" has 3 syllables: ret · ain · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "retainer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retainer" is /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/.

What does "retainer" mean?▾

Retainer: Any thing or person that retains.

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