How do you pronounce "retina"?

In American English: /ˈrɛtənə/ (REHT-uhn-uh). In British English: /ɹˈɛtɪnə/ (R-eht-in). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛtənə/ (REHT-uhn-uh). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛtɪnə/ (R-eht-in).

Is "retina" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛtənə/ (REHT-uhn-uh), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛtɪnə/ (R-eht-in).

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retina

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/ˈrɛtənə/

REHT-uhn-uh

Syllable Breakdown

rɛtre·ənti·əna

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