How to pronounce apyrase
Say it like AP-ih-rayz. Apyrase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ih
- rayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apyrase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay 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.
- rayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of apyrase
American and British speakers say apyrase in essentially the same way: /ˈæpɪreɪz/ in the US and /ˈæpɪreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ih-rayz.
What does apyrase mean?
- Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, releasing phosphate and available energy
Questions about saying apyrase
How do you pronounce apyrase?
Say AP-ih-rayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɪreɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apyrase?
Apyrase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ih · rayz.
Do Americans and Brits say apyrase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpɪreɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæpɪreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.