How to pronounce retinal
Say it like RET-uh-nul. Retinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinal 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retinal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-ih-nul.
What does retinal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the retina.
- A yellow to orange aldehyde derived from vitamin A that is formed from rhodopsin by the action of light and in combination with proteins forms the visual pigments of the retinal rods and cones.
Where does retinal come from?
From retina + -al (“of or pertaining to”).
Questions about saying retinal
How do you pronounce retinal?
Say RET-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtənəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinal?
Retinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · uh · nul.
Is retinal 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 /ˈrɛtɪnəl/ (RET-ih-nul).