How to pronounce chondrocyte
Say it like KON-druh-syte. Chondrocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- druh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chondrocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chondrocyte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-druh-syte.
What does chondrocyte mean?
- A cell that makes up the tissue of cartilage.
Where does chondrocyte come from?
From chondro- + -cyte.
Questions about saying chondrocyte
How do you pronounce chondrocyte?
Say KON-druh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndrəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndrəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chondrocyte?
Chondrocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · druh · syte.
Is chondrocyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒndrəˌsaɪt/ (KON-druh-syte).