How to pronounce cytopoiesis
Say it like sy-toh-poy-EE-sis. Cytopoiesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EE).
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- sy
- toh
- poy
- EE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytopoiesis 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.
- poyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- EESay 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 cytopoiesis
- 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-poy-EE-sis.
What does cytopoiesis mean?
- The formation of cells
Where does cytopoiesis come from?
From cyto- + -poiesis.
Words that rhyme with cytopoiesis
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Questions about saying cytopoiesis
How do you pronounce cytopoiesis?
Say sy-toh-poy-EE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪtoʊpɔɪˈisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪtəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytopoiesis?
Cytopoiesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EE). Broken into parts: sy · toh · poy · EE · sis.
Is cytopoiesis 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 /ˌsaɪtəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/ (sy-toh-poy-EE-sis).