How to pronounce acanthocyte
Say it like uh-KAN-thoh-syte. Acanthocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- thoh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthocyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-KAN-thoh-syte.
What does acanthocyte mean?
- A pathological, irregularly spiked red blood cell without central pallor.
Questions about saying acanthocyte
How do you pronounce acanthocyte?
Say uh-KAN-thoh-syte. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθoʊˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /əˈkænθəʊˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthocyte?
Acanthocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thoh · syte.
Is acanthocyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈkænθəʊˌsaɪt/ (uh-KAN-thoh-syte).