How to pronounce retin
Say it like RET-in. Retin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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US American/ˈrɛtɪn/RET-in
UK British/ˈrɛtɪn/RET-in
- RET
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-in.
What does retin mean?
verb
- To coat with tin again.
- By extension, and more commonly, to coat with solder again.
Where does retin come from?
From re- + tin.
Questions about saying retin
How do you pronounce retin?
Say RET-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtɪn/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retin?
Retin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · in.
Is retin 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 /ˈrɛtɪn/ (RET-in).