How to pronounce cytoplasm
Say it like SY-toh-plaz-um. Cytoplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- toh
- plaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytoplasm 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- plazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cytoplasm
- 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-plaz-um.
What does cytoplasm mean?
- The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.
Where does cytoplasm come from?
Borrowed from German Zytoplasma, Cytoplasma.
Questions about saying cytoplasm
How do you pronounce cytoplasm?
Say SY-toh-plaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytoplasm?
Cytoplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · toh · plaz · um.
Is cytoplasm 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 /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ (SY-toh-plaz-um).