How to pronounce cytosis
Say it like sy-TOH-sis. Cytosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- sy
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cytosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cytosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-TOH-sis.
What does cytosis mean?
- An abnormal increase in the number of a specified type of cells.
- The movement of cells between parts of an organism.
Where does cytosis come from?
From cyto- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with cytosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cytosis.
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Questions about saying cytosis
How do you pronounce cytosis?
Say sy-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /saɪˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cytosis?
Cytosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: sy · TOH · sis.
Is cytosis 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 /saɪˈtəʊsɪs/ (sy-TOH-sis).