How to pronounce amylase
Say it like AM-ih-lays. Amylase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- lays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amylase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of amylase
American and British speakers say amylase in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪleɪs/ in the US and /ˈæmɪleɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-ih-lays.
What does amylase mean?
- Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also contributed to the gut by the exocrine pancreas, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.“egg yolk amylase”
Where does amylase come from?
From amyl- + -ase.
Questions about saying amylase
How do you pronounce amylase?
Say AM-ih-lays. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amylase?
Amylase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · lays.
Do Americans and Brits say amylase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪleɪs/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪleɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.