How to pronounce coenzyme
Say it like koh-EN-zyme. Coenzyme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- koh
- EN
- zyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coenzyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coenzyme
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-EN-zyme.
What does coenzyme mean?
- Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.
Where does coenzyme come from?
From co- + enzyme.
Questions about saying coenzyme
How do you pronounce coenzyme?
Say koh-EN-zyme. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɛnzaɪm/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɛnzaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coenzyme?
Coenzyme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: koh · EN · zyme.
Is coenzyme 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 /kəʊˈɛnzaɪm/ (koh-EN-zyme).