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-cyte

/-ˌsaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-cyte
IPA
/-ˌsaɪt/
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κῠ́τος (kŭ́tos)der. Latin cytader. English -cyte From Latin cyta, from Ancient Greek κύτος (kútos, “vessel, jar”). Compare cyte.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: cyta, κύτος

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /-ˌsaɪt/
  • British English: /-ˌsaɪt/

Phrases

cyt- cyto-

Frequently Paired Words

cyt- cyto- adipocyte akaryocyte amebocyte amoebocyte astrocyte blastocyte

Homonyms

cyte

Questions

How do you pronounce -cyte?
The recorded pronunciation is /-ˌsaɪt/.
What does -cyte mean?
Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Where does -cyte come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce -cyte

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