How to pronounce myxocyte
Say it like MIK-suh-syte. Myxocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- suh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myxocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep 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 myxocyte
American and British speakers say myxocyte in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-suh-syte.
What does myxocyte mean?
- A certain polyhedral or stellate cell, found in mucous tissue.
Where does myxocyte come from?
From myxo- + -cyte.
Questions about saying myxocyte
How do you pronounce myxocyte?
Say MIK-suh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myxocyte?
Myxocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · suh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say myxocyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪksəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.