How to pronounce retinae
Say it like RET-uh-nee. Retinae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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US American/ˈrɛtəˌni/RET-uh-nee
UK British/ˈrɛtəˌniː/RET-uh-nee
- RET
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinae 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retinae
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-uh-nee.
What does retinae mean?
noun
- plural of retina How to pronounce retina
Questions about saying retinae
How do you pronounce retinae?
Say RET-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtəˌni/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtəˌniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinae?
Retinae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · uh · nee.
Is retinae 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 /ˈrɛtəˌniː/ (RET-uh-nee).