How to pronounce leukocyte
Say it like LOO-kuh-syte. Leukocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- kuh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leukocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep 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 leukocyte
American and British speakers say leukocyte in essentially the same way: /ˈlukəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-kuh-syte.
What does leukocyte mean?
- Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.
Where does leukocyte come from?
From leuko- + -cyte.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- wbc
Questions about saying leukocyte
How do you pronounce leukocyte?
Say LOO-kuh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlukəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leukocyte?
Leukocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · kuh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say leukocyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlukəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈluːkəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.