How to pronounce cytisine
Say it like SIT-uh-seen. Cytisine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- uh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytisine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cytisine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-uh-seen.
What does cytisine mean?
- A polycyclic alkaloid whose pharmacological activity is similar to nicotine; used in the treatment of nicotinism.
Where does cytisine come from?
From French cytise (“laburnum”) + English -ine.
Questions about saying cytisine
How do you pronounce cytisine?
Say SIT-uh-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtəˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtəˌsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytisine?
Cytisine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · uh · seen.
Is cytisine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɪtəˌsiːn/ (SIT-uh-seen).