How to pronounce exocytic
Say it like ek-soh-SY-tik. Exocytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- ek
- soh
- SY
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exocytic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exocytic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-soh-SY-tik.
What does exocytic mean?
- Outside of a cell
Where does exocytic come from?
From exo- + cyto- + -ic.
Questions about saying exocytic
How do you pronounce exocytic?
Say ek-soh-SY-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksoʊˈsaɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəʊˈsaɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exocytic?
Exocytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: ek · soh · SY · tik.
Is exocytic 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 /ˌɛksəʊˈsaɪtɪk/ (ek-soh-SY-tik).