How to Pronounce Cytosine

To pronounce "cytosine", say CYTOS-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsaɪtəsiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cytosine”

"cytosine" has 3 syllables: cytos-in-e. It rhymes with psittacine and cytisine, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: psittacine, cytisine — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cytosine mean?

noun

  1. A heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).

Words that rhyme with cytosine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

psittacinecytisine

Related words

deaminaseguaninearabinosidemethylationhydroxymethylmethylcytocinecytidine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cytosine"?▾

"Cytosine" has 3 syllables: cytos · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cytosine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cytosine" is /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/.

What does "cytosine" mean?▾

Cytosine: A heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).

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