How to pronounce retinol
Say it like RET-ih-nawl. Retinol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- ih
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinol 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.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of retinol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RET-ih-nawl.
What does retinol mean?
- A fat-soluble carotenoid vitamin (vitamin A), present in fish oils and green vegetables, essential to normal vision and to bone development.
Where does retinol come from?
From retina + -ol.
Questions about saying retinol
How do you pronounce retinol?
Say RET-ih-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtɪˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪˌnɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinol?
Retinol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ih · nawl.
Is retinol 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 /ˈrɛtɪˌnɔːl/ (RET-ih-nawl).