How to pronounce encyst
Say it like en-SIST. Encyst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST).
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- en
- SIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encyst
American and British speakers say encyst in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsɪst/ in the US and /ɛnˈsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SIST.
What does encyst mean?
- To enclose within a cyst.
- To be enclosed within a cyst.
Where does encyst come from?
From en- + cyst.
Words that rhyme with encyst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of encyst.
Questions about saying encyst
How do you pronounce encyst?
Say en-SIST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɪst/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyst?
Encyst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIST). Broken into parts: en · SIST.
Do Americans and Brits say encyst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsɪst/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.