In the words cerebrum and incision, the “c” is pronounced with a soft “c” or “s” sound. When “c” is followed by i, e, or y, it is pronounced with a soft “c” or “s” sound, e.g., city, cereal, cycle. ...

In the words cerebrum and incision, the “c” is pronounced with a soft “c” or “s” sound. When “c” is followed by i, e, or y, it is pronounced with a soft “c” or “s” sound, e.g., city, cereal, cycle.

According to the “c” rule, in the words cystocele and encephalitis each “c” is pronounced with a * _______________________sound. Remember the “c” rule for those terms that follow.