How to Pronounce Endocytosis

To pronounce "endocytosis", say END-ocyt-os-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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END-ocyt-os-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “endocytosis”

"endocytosis" has 4 syllables: end-ocyt-os-is.

What does endocytosis mean?

noun

  1. The process by which the plasma membrane of a cell folds inwards to ingest material.

Related words

pinocytosismacropinocytosisemiocytosisphogocytosisexomembranepintocytosispotocytosisporocytosis

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How many syllables are in "endocytosis"?▾

"Endocytosis" has 4 syllables: end · ocyt · os · is.

What does "endocytosis" mean?▾

Endocytosis: The process by which the plasma membrane of a cell folds inwards to ingest material.

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