How to Pronounce “cytology”

American (US)

/saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/

British (UK)

/saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

noun — The study of cells.

Where the stress falls. “cytology” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "cytology" mean?

cytology (noun): The study of cells.

How do you pronounce "cytology" in American vs British English?

American English: /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/. British English: /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "cytology"?

/saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ in American English, /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "cytology"?

“cytology” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.