How to pronounce etretinate
Say it like ih-TRET-uh-nayt. Etretinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRET).
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- ih
- TRET
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etretinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of etretinate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-TRET-uh-nayt.
What does etretinate mean?
- A retinoid drug C₂₃H₃₀O₃ used especially to treat severe psoriasis that has been withdrawn from use in the U.S. for its tendency to cause birth defects and is typically replaced in treatment by acitretin.
Where does etretinate come from?
From e(thyl) + (aci)tretin (“retinol derivative”) + -ate.
Words that rhyme with etretinate
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Questions about saying etretinate
How do you pronounce etretinate?
Say ih-TRET-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtrɛtəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈtrɛtəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etretinate?
Etretinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRET). Broken into parts: ih · TRET · uh · nayt.
Is etretinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈtrɛtəˌneɪt/ (ih-TRET-uh-nayt).