How to pronounce cytophosphane
Say it like sy-toh-FOS-fayn. Cytophosphane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOS).
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- sy
- toh
- FOS
- fayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytophosphane 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.
- FOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- faynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cytophosphane
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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-FOS-fayn.
What does cytophosphane mean?
- Cyclophosphamide.
Questions about saying cytophosphane
How do you pronounce cytophosphane?
Say sy-toh-FOS-fayn. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtoʊˈfɑsfeɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪtəʊˈfɒsfeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytophosphane?
Cytophosphane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOS). Broken into parts: sy · toh · FOS · fayn.
Is cytophosphane 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 /ˌsaɪtəʊˈfɒsfeɪn/ (sy-toh-FOS-fayn).