To pronounce "retainment", say RET-ainm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RET-ainm-ent
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"retainment" has 3 syllables: ret-ainm-ent. It rhymes with detainment, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Retainment" has 3 syllables: ret · ainm · ent.
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