How to pronounce acyltransferase
Say it like as-il-TRANS-fuh-rayz. Acyltransferase has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRANS).
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- as
- il
- TRANS
- fuh
- rayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acyltransferase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acyltransferase
American and British speakers say acyltransferase in essentially the same way: /ˌæsɪlˈtrænsfəreɪz/ in the US and /ˌæsɪlˈtrænsfəreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: as-il-TRANS-fuh-rayz.
What does acyltransferase mean?
- Any of several transferase enzymes that catalyze the transfer of acyl groups between lipids.
Where does acyltransferase come from?
From acyl + transferase.
Questions about saying acyltransferase
How do you pronounce acyltransferase?
Say as-il-TRANS-fuh-rayz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪlˈtrænsfəreɪz/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪlˈtrænsfəreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acyltransferase?
Acyltransferase has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRANS). Broken into parts: as · il · TRANS · fuh · rayz.
Do Americans and Brits say acyltransferase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæsɪlˈtrænsfəreɪz/ and the British form is /ˌæsɪlˈtrænsfəreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.