How to pronounce enzymatic
Say it like en-zy-MAT-ik. Enzymatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- en
- zy
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enzymatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enzymatic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EN-zy-mat-ik.
What does enzymatic mean?
- Of, relating to, or caused by enzymes.
Where does enzymatic come from?
From enzyme + -atic.
Words that rhyme with enzymatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enzymatic.
Questions about saying enzymatic
How do you pronounce enzymatic?
Say en-zy-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnzaɪˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛnzaɪˌmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enzymatic?
Enzymatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: en · zy · MAT · ik.
Is enzymatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɛnzaɪˌmætɪk/ (EN-zy-mat-ik).