How to Pronounce Phagocyte

To pronounce "phagocyte", say PHAG-ocyt-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHAG-ocyt-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “phagocyte”

"phagocyte" has 3 syllables: phag-ocyt-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does phagocyte mean?

noun

  1. A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.

Words that rhyme with phagocyte

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

phygocytefagositemacrophagehemophagocytehaemophagocytephagocytosismicrophagephagolysis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phagocyte"?▾

"Phagocyte" has 3 syllables: phag · ocyt · e.

What does "phagocyte" mean?▾

Phagocyte: A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.

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