How to pronounce cytochrome
Say it like SY-tuh-krohm. Cytochrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- tuh
- krohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytochrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- krohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cytochrome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-tuh-krohm.
What does cytochrome mean?
- Any of various related hemoproteins found in the cells of most organisms, which are an important part of cell respiration.
Where does cytochrome come from?
From cyto- + -chrome.
Questions about saying cytochrome
How do you pronounce cytochrome?
Say SY-tuh-krohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtəkroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtəkrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytochrome?
Cytochrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · tuh · krohm.
Is cytochrome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsaɪtəkrəʊm/ (SY-tuh-krohm).