How do you pronounce "retinal"?

In American English: /ˈrɛtənəl/ (REHT-uhn-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈɛtɪnəl/ (R-eht-in). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛtənəl/ (REHT-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛtɪnəl/ (R-eht-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛtənəl/ (REHT-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛtɪnəl/ (R-eht-in).

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retinal

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/ˈrɛtənəl/

REHT-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rɛtre·ənti·əlnal

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