How to pronounce phagocyte
Say it like FAG-uh-syte. Phagocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAG).
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- FAG
- uh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phagocyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 phagocyte
American and British speakers say phagocyte in essentially the same way: /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAG-uh-syte.
What does phagocyte mean?
- A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.
- To phagocytize
Where does phagocyte come from?
From the German Phagocyt, modified on the pattern of -cyte; phago- + -cyte.
Questions about saying phagocyte
How do you pronounce phagocyte?
Say FAG-uh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phagocyte?
Phagocyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAG). Broken into parts: FAG · uh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say phagocyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.