How to pronounce retinyl
Say it like RET-ih-nul. Retinyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET).
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- RET
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retinyl 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retinyl
- 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 retinyl mean?
- The univalent radical derived from retinol
Where does retinyl come from?
From retinol + -yl.
Questions about saying retinyl
How do you pronounce retinyl?
Say RET-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛtɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛtɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retinyl?
Retinyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RET). Broken into parts: RET · ih · nul.
Is retinyl 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).