How to pronounce cyclostome
Say it like SY-kluh-stohm. Cyclostome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kluh
- stohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclostome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclostome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-kluh-stohm.
What does cyclostome mean?
- Any of various primitive jawless fish of the class Cyclostomata, such as the lamprey or hagfish.
Where does cyclostome come from?
From translingual Cyclostomata, confer French cyclostome.
Questions about saying cyclostome
How do you pronounce cyclostome?
Say SY-kluh-stohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkləˌstoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkləˌstəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclostome?
Cyclostome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kluh · stohm.
Is cyclostome 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 /ˈsaɪkləˌstəʊm/ (SY-kluh-stohm).