To pronounce "retina", say RET-in-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/
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"retina" has 3 syllables: ret-in-a. It rhymes with etana and smetana, if that helps it stick.
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"Retina" has 3 syllables: ret · in · a.
The IPA transcription of "retina" is /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/.
Retina: The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball where light is converted into neural signals sent to the brain.
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