How to pronounce cytococcus
Say it like sy-tuh-KOK-us. Cytococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK).
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- sy
- tuh
- KOK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytococcus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cytococcus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-toh-KOK-us.
What does cytococcus mean?
- The nucleus of the cytula or parent cell.
Where does cytococcus come from?
From cyto- + -coccus.
Words that rhyme with cytococcus
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Questions about saying cytococcus
How do you pronounce cytococcus?
Say sy-tuh-KOK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtəˈkɑkəs/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɒkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytococcus?
Cytococcus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOK). Broken into parts: sy · tuh · KOK · us.
Is cytococcus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɒkəs/ (sy-toh-KOK-us).