How to pronounce phagocytes
Say it like FAG-uh-syts. Phagocytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAG).
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- FAG
- uh
- syts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phagocytes 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.
- sytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phagocytes
American and British speakers say phagocytes in essentially the same way: /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/ in the US and /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAG-uh-syts.
What does phagocytes mean?
- plural of phagocyte How to pronounce phagocyte
Questions about saying phagocytes
How do you pronounce phagocytes?
Say FAG-uh-syts. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phagocytes?
Phagocytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAG). Broken into parts: FAG · uh · syts.
Do Americans and Brits say phagocytes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/ and the British form is /ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.