How to pronounce erythrocyte
Say it like uh-RITH-ruh-syte. Erythrocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RITH).
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- uh
- RITH
- ruh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erythrocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of erythrocyte
American and British speakers say erythrocyte in essentially the same way: /əˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /əˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RITH-ruh-syte.
What does erythrocyte mean?
- A hemoglobin-containing cell, especially as found in humans but more generally present in the blood of most vertebrates, that is involved with the transport of oxygen; such cells are usually anucleate in humans and many other animals.
Where does erythrocyte come from?
From erythro- (“red”) + -cyte (“cell”), referring to the red color of hemoglobin when oxygen is bound to it.
Questions about saying erythrocyte
How do you pronounce erythrocyte?
Say uh-RITH-ruh-syte. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /əˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erythrocyte?
Erythrocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RITH). Broken into parts: uh · RITH · ruh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say erythrocyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /əˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.