English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cyst Pronunciation
Cyst is pronounced SIST, IPA /ˈsɪst/.
SIST
US /ˈsɪst/ · UK /ˈsɪst/
Syllables: SIST (1 syllable)
noun: A closed sac of fluid or soft material that forms in or on the body.
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Cyst in a Sentence
- The scan showed a small cyst on her left ovary.
- Most skin cysts are harmless and need no treatment.
- The dentist drained the cyst under local anaesthetic.
Common Mispronunciations of Cyst
Not KIST
A c before y goes soft, just as it does before e and i. Cyst, cycle and cyclone all open with an s sound.
Not SY-ist
Give it a single beat. The y carries the short i of sit, so the whole word rhymes with fist.
Tip: Rhyme it with kissed and missed. Only the spelling is unusual.
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