How to pronounce cytoplasmic
Say it like sy-tuh-PLAZ-mik. Cytoplasmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAZ).
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- sy
- tuh
- PLAZ
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytoplasmic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cytoplasmic
- 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-mik.
What does cytoplasmic mean?
- Of or pertaining to cytoplasm.
Where does cytoplasmic come from?
From cytoplasm + -ic.
Questions about saying cytoplasmic
How do you pronounce cytoplasmic?
Say sy-tuh-PLAZ-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtəˈplæzmɪk/. In British English it is /saɪtəʊˈplæzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytoplasmic?
Cytoplasmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAZ). Broken into parts: sy · tuh · PLAZ · mik.
Is cytoplasmic 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 /saɪtəʊˈplæzmɪk/ (sy-toh-PLAZ-mik).