How to pronounce cysts
Say it like SISTS. Cysts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cysts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cysts
American and British speakers say cysts in essentially the same way: /sɪsts/ in the US and /sɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SISTS.
What does cysts mean?
- plural of cyst How to pronounce cyst
Questions about saying cysts
How do you pronounce cysts?
Say SISTS. The American pronunciation is /sɪsts/. In British English it is /sɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cysts?
Cysts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say cysts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪsts/ and the British form is /sɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.