How to pronounce echinocyte
Say it like ih-KY-nuh-syte. Echinocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
- ih
- KY
- nuh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Echinocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of echinocyte
American and British speakers say echinocyte in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkaɪnəsaɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈkaɪnəsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KY-nuh-syte.
What does echinocyte mean?
- A red blood cell with abnormal appearance characterized by many small, evenly spaced thorny projections.
Questions about saying echinocyte
How do you pronounce echinocyte?
Say ih-KY-nuh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkaɪnəsaɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈkaɪnəsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in echinocyte?
Echinocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: ih · KY · nuh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say echinocyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkaɪnəsaɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈkaɪnəsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.