How to pronounce lymphocyte
Say it like LIM-fuh-syte. Lymphocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- fuh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lymphocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep 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 lymphocyte
American and British speakers say lymphocyte in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-fuh-syte.
What does lymphocyte mean?
- Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.
Where does lymphocyte come from?
From lympho- + -cyte.
Questions about saying lymphocyte
How do you pronounce lymphocyte?
Say LIM-fuh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lymphocyte?
Lymphocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · fuh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say lymphocyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmfəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.