How do you pronounce "retainers"?

In American English: /rɪˈteɪnɝz/ (ri-TAYN-urz). In British English: /ɹɪtˈeɪnəz/ (rit-AYN-uhz). In Canadian English: /rɪˈteɪnɝz/ (ri-TAYN-urz). In Australian English: /ɹɪtˈeɪnəz/ (rit-AYN-uhz).

Is "retainers" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈteɪnɝz/ (ri-TAYN-urz), while in British English it's /ɹɪtˈeɪnəz/ (rit-AYN-uhz).

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retainers

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/rɪˈteɪnɝz/

ri-TAYN-urz

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rɪre·teɪntain·ɝzers

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