The spelling of the word "Aretina" is derived from its pronunciation. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription, the word can be spelled as /ɑːrɛtiːnə/. The first syllable /ɑː/ is pronounced as "ah," while the second syllable /rɛtiːn/ is pronounced like "retina" but without the ending "a." The final syllable /nə/ is pronounced like "na." The word "Aretina" refers to an Italian town and also the delicate membrane that lines the inner surface of the eye.