How to pronounce granulocyte
Say it like GRAN-yuh-loh-syte. Granulocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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- GRAN
- yuh
- loh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granulocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of granulocyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GRAN-yuh-loh-syte.
What does granulocyte mean?
- Any of various white blood cells that have granules in their cytoplasm.
Where does granulocyte come from?
From granule + -o- + -cyte.
Questions about saying granulocyte
How do you pronounce granulocyte?
Say GRAN-yuh-loh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænjəloʊˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡrænjələʊˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granulocyte?
Granulocyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · yuh · loh · syte.
Is granulocyte 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 /ˈɡrænjələʊˌsaɪt/ (GRAN-yuh-loh-syte).