How to pronounce cholecyst
Say it like KOH-luh-sist. Cholecyst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- luh
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cholecyst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cholecyst
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-luh-sist.
What does cholecyst mean?
- The gall bladder.
Questions about saying cholecyst
How do you pronounce cholecyst?
Say KOH-luh-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊləˌsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊləˌsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cholecyst?
Cholecyst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · luh · sist.
Is cholecyst 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 /ˈkəʊləˌsɪst/ (KOH-luh-sist).