How to pronounce cystic
Say it like SIS-tik. Cystic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cystic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cystic
American and British speakers say cystic in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˈsɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-tik.
What does cystic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a cyst.
- Of or pertaining to the gall bladder or the urinary bladder.
Words that rhyme with cystic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cystic.
Questions about saying cystic
How do you pronounce cystic?
Say SIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cystic?
Cystic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say cystic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.