How to pronounce cytokinesis
Say it like sy-toh-kih-NEE-sis. Cytokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- sy
- toh
- kih
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytokinesis 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cytokinesis
- 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-kih-NEE-sis.
What does cytokinesis mean?
- The process in which the cytoplasm of a cell divides following the division of the nucleus.
Where does cytokinesis come from?
From cyto- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with cytokinesis
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Questions about saying cytokinesis
How do you pronounce cytokinesis?
Say sy-toh-kih-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtoʊkɪˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytokinesis?
Cytokinesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: sy · toh · kih · NEE · sis.
Is cytokinesis 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 /ˌsaɪtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ (sy-toh-kih-NEE-sis).