The word "Mylecytan" is spelled as /maɪlɪˈsaɪtən/. The IPA phonetic transcription can help to explain how the word is pronounced. The first syllable "myl-" is pronounced as /maɪl/, with a long "i" sound. The second syllable "-ecy-" is pronounced as /ɪˈsaɪ/, with a short "i" sound followed by a long "i" sound. The final syllable "-tan" is pronounced as /tən/, with a short "a" sound followed by the "-n" sound. The word refers to a specific type of cell found in the immune system.