How to Pronounce Retiring

To pronounce "retiring", say RET-ir-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retiring”

"retiring" has 3 syllables: ret-ir-ing. It rhymes with inquiring and aspiring, if that helps it stick.

What does retiring mean?

verb

  1. To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

    “Having made a large fortune, he retired.”

  2. (sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

verb

  1. To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

noun

  1. Retirement

Words that rhyme with retiring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiringaspiringperspiringinspiringadmiringacquiringdesiringtiringsiringrequiringtranspiringhiring

Related words

retreatingrecedingmodestunobtrusiveunassumingpastprecedingoutgoing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retiring"?▾

"Retiring" has 3 syllables: ret · ir · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "retiring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retiring" is /ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/.

What does "retiring" mean?▾

Retiring: To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

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