How to pronounce dehydratase
Say it like dee-HY-druh-tayz. Dehydratase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY).
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- dee
- HY
- druh
- tayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehydratase 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.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dehydratase
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-HY-druh-tayz.
What does dehydratase mean?
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of the elements of water from a compound, often leaving a double bond.
Where does dehydratase come from?
From dehydrate + -ase.
Questions about saying dehydratase
How do you pronounce dehydratase?
Say dee-HY-druh-tayz. The American pronunciation is /diˈhaɪdrəteɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈhaɪdrəteɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehydratase?
Dehydratase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY). Broken into parts: dee · HY · druh · tayz.
Is dehydratase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /diːˈhaɪdrəteɪz/ (dee-HY-druh-tayz).