How to pronounce retinopathy
Say it like ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee. Retinopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOP).
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- ret
- ih
- NOP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinopathy 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.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of retinopathy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee.
What does retinopathy mean?
- Non-inflammatory disease of the retina.
Where does retinopathy come from?
From retino- + -pathy.
Words that rhyme with retinopathy
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Questions about saying retinopathy
How do you pronounce retinopathy?
Say ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtɪˈnɑpəθi/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinopathy?
Retinopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOP). Broken into parts: ret · ih · NOP · uh · thee.
Is retinopathy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌrɛtɪˈnɒpəθi/ (ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee).