How to pronounce "cytokines" in English
cy·to·ki·nes
Hear native speakers say cytokines in context across real video clips
response focus on the lymphocyte lymphocyte sides some of those cytokines but uh for example in the secret of complications is there a substantial neutrophil complications is there a substantial neutrophil
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cytokines”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
cy
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
to
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ki
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
nes
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "cytokines" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "cytokines is" sounds like "cytokines-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "cytokines" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“those cytokines but uh for example in the secret of complications is there a substantial neutrophil”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Cytokines are small proteins that are super essential to having a strong and healthy immune system.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Cytokines also interact with pain receptors in your esophagus, which can cause a sore throat.”— SciShowWatch clip
“the cytokines that were being elaborated by the t-cell and she turned around and”— StanfordWatch clip
“cytokines-- of so by these alarm bells.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“We talk about cytokines, we talk about killer cells, B cells, T cells, et cetera, a lot of detail there.”— Andrew HubermanWatch clip
Practice Speaking “cytokines”
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those cytokines but uh for example in the secret of complications is there a substantial neutrophil
Hear it in context: “cytokines”
272 clipsThe English word “cytokines”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (cy · to · ki · nes). Grammatically, “cytokines” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 272 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cytokines” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks, SciShow.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @31:44
“response focus on the lymphocyte lymphocyte sides some of those cytokines but uh for example in the secret of complications is there a substantial neutrophil complications is there a substantial neutrophil”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @4:37
“and that might be a new word for you. But don't worry, I'll explain. Cytokines are small proteins that are super essential to having a strong and healthy immune system. and healthy immune system.”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #3 · @1:06
“and congestion. Cytokines also interact with pain receptors in your esophagus, which can cause a sore throat. throat.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @26:51
“lose hemily and her doctors ended up using a an antibody to turn off one of the cytokines that were being elaborated by the t-cell and she turned around and within about a week she was feeling well by 28 days after the infusion she was in”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #5 · @10:14
“can be assisted or kind of given a boost by these cytokines-- of so by these alarm bells. So this guy's the alarm ringer, while the CD8 cells or”
Definition & Meaning: “cytokines”
- Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Thus, in the case of viral infection, mechanisms of resistance would be threefold, namely, interferon production, the immune response, including both antibody and lymphokine production, and the generation of lymphokine-like substances by the infected cells themselves. These latter substances have been defined as cytokines.”
- “those cytokines but uh for example in the secret of complications is there a substantial neutrophil”
- “Cytokines are small proteins that are super essential to having a strong and healthy immune system.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “cytokines”
- Syllables:
- cy · to · ki · nes
- Hear it in context
- cytokines
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"cytokines" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "cytokines" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about cytokines
How many syllables are in “cytokines”?
“cytokines” has 4 syllables: cy · to · ki · nes.
What does “cytokines” mean?
Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.
How can I hear “cytokines” used in real sentences?
This page has 272 real-world video examples of “cytokines” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cytokines”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).