How to pronounce cytology
Say it like sy-TOL-uh-jee. Cytology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- sy
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cytology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-TOL-uh-jee.
What does cytology mean?
- The study of cells.
- Cytopathology.
Where does cytology come from?
From cyto- (“cell”) + -logy.
Words that rhyme with cytology
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Questions about saying cytology
How do you pronounce cytology?
Say sy-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /saɪˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytology?
Cytology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: sy · TOL · uh · jee.
Is cytology 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 /saɪˈtɒlədʒi/ (sy-TOL-uh-jee).