How to pronounce cyst
Say it like SIST. Cyst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cyst
American and British speakers say cyst in essentially the same way: /sɪst/ in the US and /sɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIST.
What does cyst mean?
- A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.
Words that rhyme with cyst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cyst.
Questions about saying cyst
How do you pronounce cyst?
Say SIST. The American pronunciation is /sɪst/. In British English it is /sɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyst?
Cyst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say cyst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪst/ and the British form is /sɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.