How to pronounce autolysis
Say it like uh-TOL-uh-sis. Autolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- uh
- TOL
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autolysis 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.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of autolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-TOL-uh-sis.
What does autolysis mean?
- The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
- The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.
- The autocytolysis of blood cells.
Where does autolysis come from?
From auto- (“self”) + -lysis (“breakdown”).
Words that rhyme with autolysis
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Questions about saying autolysis
How do you pronounce autolysis?
Say uh-TOL-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɑləˌsɪs/. In British English it is /əˈtɒləˌsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autolysis?
Autolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: uh · TOL · uh · sis.
Is autolysis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈtɒləˌsɪs/ (uh-TOL-uh-sis).