How to pronounce chymotrypsin
Say it like ky-moh-TRIP-sin. Chymotrypsin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIP).
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- ky
- moh
- TRIP
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chymotrypsin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chymotrypsin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ky-moh-TRIP-sin.
What does chymotrypsin mean?
- An endopeptidase enzyme that cleaves peptides at the carboxyl side of tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine amino acids.
Where does chymotrypsin come from?
From chyme + -o- + trypsin.
Questions about saying chymotrypsin
How do you pronounce chymotrypsin?
Say ky-moh-TRIP-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪmoʊˈtrɪpsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪməʊˈtrɪpsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chymotrypsin?
Chymotrypsin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIP). Broken into parts: ky · moh · TRIP · sin.
Is chymotrypsin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkaɪməʊˈtrɪpsɪn/ (ky-moh-TRIP-sin).