How to pronounce desaturase
Say it like dee-SACH-uh-rayz. Desaturase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SACH).
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- dee
- SACH
- uh
- rayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desaturase 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.
- SACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of desaturase
American and British speakers say desaturase in essentially the same way: /diˈsætʃəreɪz/ in the US and /diːˈsætʃəreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-SACH-uh-rayz.
What does desaturase mean?
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids.
Where does desaturase come from?
From desaturate + -ase.
Questions about saying desaturase
How do you pronounce desaturase?
Say dee-SACH-uh-rayz. The American pronunciation is /diˈsætʃəreɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈsætʃəreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desaturase?
Desaturase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SACH). Broken into parts: dee · SACH · uh · rayz.
Do Americans and Brits say desaturase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈsætʃəreɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈsætʃəreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.