How to pronounce oocyst
Say it like OH-uh-sist. Oocyst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊəsɪst/OH-uh-sist
UK British/ˈəʊəsɪst/OH-uh-sist
- OH
- uh
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oocyst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oocyst
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-uh-sist.
What does oocyst mean?
noun
- A thick-walled spore in the lifecycle of some parasitic protozoans that develops into sporozoite.
Where does oocyst come from?
From oo- + cyst.
Questions about saying oocyst
How do you pronounce oocyst?
Say OH-uh-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊəsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈəʊəsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oocyst?
Oocyst has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · uh · sist.
Is oocyst 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 /ˈəʊəsɪst/ (OH-uh-sist).