How to Pronounce Retaining

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “retaining”

"retaining" has 3 syllables: ret-ain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does retaining mean?

verb

To keep in possession or use.
To keep in one's pay or service.

noun

The act by which something or someone is retained; a retention.

adjective

Of or pertaining to something that retains something else, as with a retaining wall.

Synonyms

keep

Words that rhyme with retaining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waning pertaining straining feigning sustaining training reigning maintaining remaining complaining entertaining obtaining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retaining"?▾

"Retaining" has 3 syllables: ret · ain · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "retaining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retaining" is /ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ/.

What does "retaining" mean?▾

Retaining: To keep in possession or use.

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