How to pronounce cysteinyl
Say it like SIS-tee-nil. Cysteinyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- tee
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cysteinyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cysteinyl
American and British speakers say cysteinyl in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪstiˌnɪl/ in the US and /ˈsɪstiˌnɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-tee-nil.
What does cysteinyl mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or derived from the amino acid cysteine
Where does cysteinyl come from?
From cysteine + -yl.
Questions about saying cysteinyl
How do you pronounce cysteinyl?
Say SIS-tee-nil. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstiˌnɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstiˌnɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cysteinyl?
Cysteinyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · tee · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say cysteinyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪstiˌnɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪstiˌnɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.