How to pronounce retinoid
Say it like RET-ih-noyd. Retinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- ih
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinoid 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of retinoid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-ih-noyd.
What does retinoid mean?
- Any of a class of compounds whose structure or effects on the body resemble retinol (vitamin A).
Where does retinoid come from?
From retin(ol) + -oid.
Questions about saying retinoid
How do you pronounce retinoid?
Say RET-ih-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtɪnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinoid?
Retinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ih · noyd.
Is retinoid 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 /ˈrɛtɪnɔɪd/ (RET-ih-noyd).