How to pronounce acephalocystic
Say it like ay-sef-uh-loh-SIS-tik. Acephalocystic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (SIS).
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- ay
- sef
- uh
- loh
- SIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acephalocystic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acephalocystic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-sef-uh-loh-SIS-tik.
What does acephalocystic mean?
- Pertaining to, or resembling, the acephalocysts.
Where does acephalocystic come from?
From acephalocyst + -ic.
Words that rhyme with acephalocystic
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Questions about saying acephalocystic
How do you pronounce acephalocystic?
Say ay-sef-uh-loh-SIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˌsɛfəloʊˈsɪstɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˌsɛfələʊˈsɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acephalocystic?
Acephalocystic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (SIS). Broken into parts: ay · sef · uh · loh · SIS · tik.
Is acephalocystic 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 /eɪˌsɛfələʊˈsɪstɪk/ (ay-sef-uh-loh-SIS-tik).