How to pronounce retinaculum
Say it like ret-ih-NAK-yuu-lum. Retinaculum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAK).
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- ret
- ih
- NAK
- yuu
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinaculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retinaculum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ret-ih-NAK-yuu-lum.
What does retinaculum mean?
- A connecting band.“the retinacula of the ileocaecal and ileocolic valves”
- One of the annular ligaments which hold the tendons close to the bones at the larger joints, as at the wrist and ankle.
- One of the retractor muscles of the proboscis of certain worms.
Where does retinaculum come from?
From Latin retināculum, from retinēre (“hold back”).
Questions about saying retinaculum
How do you pronounce retinaculum?
Say ret-ih-NAK-yuu-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtɪˈnækjʊləm/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtɪˈnækjʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinaculum?
Retinaculum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAK). Broken into parts: ret · ih · NAK · yuu · lum.
Is retinaculum 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 /ˌrɛtɪˈnækjʊləm/ (ret-ih-NAK-yuu-lum).