How to Pronounce "phagocytes"
word
ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts
FAG-uh-syts
fˈæɡəsˌaɪts
FAG-uh-syts
Definition
Phagocytes are special cells in the body that help protect you by eating or absorbing harmful bacteria, dead cells, and other unwanted particles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts
British English
fˈæɡəsˌaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAG-uh-syts
UK
FAG-uh-syts
Listen in Context
Phagocytes help destroy bacteria in your body.
Your immune system uses phagocytes to protect you.
Some phagocytes remove dead cells from the blood.
Whenever you get a cut, phagocytes rush to clean the wound.