How to pronounce cytokine
Say it like SY-tuh-kyne. Cytokine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- tuh
- kyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytokine 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.
- kyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cytokine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-toh-kyne.
What does cytokine mean?
- Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.
Questions about saying cytokine
How do you pronounce cytokine?
Say SY-tuh-kyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtəˌkaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtəʊˌkaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytokine?
Cytokine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · tuh · kyne.
Is cytokine 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 /ˈsaɪtəʊˌkaɪn/ (SY-toh-kyne).