How to Pronounce Retainers

To pronounce "retainers", say RET-ain-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RET-ain-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “retainers”

"retainers" has 3 syllables: ret-ain-ers. It rhymes with complainers and painters, if that helps it stick.

What does retainers mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with retainers

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complainerspainterscontainersgainersstrainersentertainerscampaignersstainersplanersdrainersmainersmaners

Related words

considerationservantfastenerskeepersrestraintssecuritiesservantsretainage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retainers"?▾

"Retainers" has 3 syllables: ret · ain · ers.

What does "retainers" mean?▾

Retainers: Any thing or person that retains.

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