How to pronounce cystine
Say it like SIS-teen. Cystine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cystine 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.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cystine
American and British speakers say cystine in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪstin/ in the US and /ˈsɪstin/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-teen.
What does cystine mean?
- A nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.
Words that rhyme with cystine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cystine.
Questions about saying cystine
How do you pronounce cystine?
Say SIS-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstin/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cystine?
Cystine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say cystine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪstin/ and the British form is /ˈsɪstin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.