How to pronounce demethylase
Say it like dee-METH-uh-layz. Demethylase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- dee
- METH
- uh
- layz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demethylase 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.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of demethylase
American and British speakers say demethylase in essentially the same way: /diˈmɛθəleɪz/ in the US and /diːˈmɛθəleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-METH-uh-layz.
What does demethylase mean?
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a methyl group from a compound
Where does demethylase come from?
From de- + methyl + -ase.
Questions about saying demethylase
How do you pronounce demethylase?
Say dee-METH-uh-layz. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɛθəleɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈmɛθəleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demethylase?
Demethylase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: dee · METH · uh · layz.
Do Americans and Brits say demethylase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈmɛθəleɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈmɛθəleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.