How to pronounce diastase
Say it like DY-uh-stays. Diastase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- stays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diastase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- staysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of diastase
American and British speakers say diastase in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-stays.
What does diastase mean?
- Any one of a group of enzymes which catalyze the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase).
Questions about saying diastase
How do you pronounce diastase?
Say DY-uh-stays. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diastase?
Diastase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · stays.
Do Americans and Brits say diastase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.