How to pronounce cytosine
Say it like SY-tuh-seen. Cytosine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- tuh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytosine 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cytosine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-tuh-seen.
What does cytosine mean?
- A heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).
Questions about saying cytosine
How do you pronounce cytosine?
Say SY-tuh-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtəsin/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtəsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytosine?
Cytosine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · tuh · seen.
Is cytosine 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 /ˈsaɪtəsin/ (SY-tuh-seen).