How to pronounce encysted
Say it like en-SIS-tid. Encysted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- en
- SIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encysted 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encysted
American and British speakers say encysted in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsɪstɪd/ in the US and /ɛnˈsɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SIS-tid.
What does encysted mean?
- simple past and past participle of encyst How to pronounce encyst
- Contained in a cyst.
- Enclosed in a sac, or invested with a coating when in a non-motile state, like some unicellular plants.
- Embedded, enclosed.
Where does encysted come from?
From encyst + -ed.
Words that rhyme with encysted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of encysted.
Questions about saying encysted
How do you pronounce encysted?
Say en-SIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encysted?
Encysted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: en · SIS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say encysted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.