How to pronounce adenylate
Say it like uh-DEN-uh-layt. Adenylate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- uh
- DEN
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenylate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of adenylate
American and British speakers say adenylate in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛnəleɪt/ in the US and /əˈdɛnəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEN-uh-layt.
What does adenylate mean?
- The dissociated anion present in adenylic acid; adenosine monophosphate.
- To carry out or induce an adenylation reaction.
Where does adenylate come from?
From adenyl + -ate.
Questions about saying adenylate
How do you pronounce adenylate?
Say uh-DEN-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛnəleɪt/. In British English it is /əˈdɛnəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenylate?
Adenylate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: uh · DEN · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say adenylate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛnəleɪt/ and the British form is /əˈdɛnəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.