How to pronounce cytogenetic
Say it like sy-toh-juh-NET-ik. Cytogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- sy
- toh
- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytogenetic 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cytogenetic
- 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-toh-juh-NET-ik.
What does cytogenetic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the origin and development of cells.
- Of or pertaining to cytogenetics.
Where does cytogenetic come from?
From cytogenesis + -ic (compare genetic § Etymology) = cyto- + genetic.
Words that rhyme with cytogenetic
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Questions about saying cytogenetic
How do you pronounce cytogenetic?
Say sy-toh-juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytogenetic?
Cytogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: sy · toh · juh · NET · ik.
Is cytogenetic 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 /ˌsaɪtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (sy-toh-juh-NET-ik).