How to pronounce oocyte
Say it like OH-uh-syte. Oocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊəsaɪt/OH-uh-syte
UK British/ˈəʊəsaɪt/OH-uh-syte
- OH
- uh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oocyte 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.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oocyte
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-uh-syte.
What does oocyte mean?
noun
- A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte.
Where does oocyte come from?
From oo- + -cyte.
Questions about saying oocyte
How do you pronounce oocyte?
Say OH-uh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊəsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊəsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oocyte?
Oocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · uh · syte.
Is oocyte 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 /ˈəʊəsaɪt/ (OH-uh-syte).