How to pronounce acanthrocyte
Say it like uh-KAN-throh-syte. Acanthrocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- uh
- KAN
- throh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthrocyte 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.
- throhKeep 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 acanthrocyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-KAN-throh-syte.
What does acanthrocyte mean?
- acanthocyte
Questions about saying acanthrocyte
How do you pronounce acanthrocyte?
Say uh-KAN-throh-syte. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænθroʊˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /əˈkænθrəʊˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthrocyte?
Acanthrocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · throh · syte.
Is acanthrocyte 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 /əˈkænθrəʊˌsaɪt/ (uh-KAN-throh-syte).