How to pronounce activase
Say it like AK-tih-vayz. Activase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tih
- vayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of activase
American and British speakers say activase in essentially the same way: /ˈæktɪˌveɪz/ in the US and /ˈæktɪˌveɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-tih-vayz.
What does activase mean?
- Any enzyme that activates a gene
Where does activase come from?
From active + -ase.
Questions about saying activase
How do you pronounce activase?
Say AK-tih-vayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktɪˌveɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪˌveɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activase?
Activase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tih · vayz.
Do Americans and Brits say activase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktɪˌveɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪˌveɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.