How to pronounce deaminase
Say it like dee-AM-ih-nayz. Deaminase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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- dee
- AM
- ih
- nayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deaminase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- nayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deaminase
American and British speakers say deaminase in essentially the same way: /diˈæmɪneɪz/ in the US and /diːˈæmɪneɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-AM-ih-nayz.
What does deaminase mean?
- An enzyme that catalyzes deamination
Where does deaminase come from?
From de- + amino + -ase.
Questions about saying deaminase
How do you pronounce deaminase?
Say dee-AM-ih-nayz. The American pronunciation is /diˈæmɪneɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈæmɪneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deaminase?
Deaminase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: dee · AM · ih · nayz.
Do Americans and Brits say deaminase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈæmɪneɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈæmɪneɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.