How to pronounce enzyme
Say it like EN-zyme. Enzyme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- zyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enzyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of enzyme
American and British speakers say enzyme in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/ in the US and /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-zyme.
What does enzyme mean?
- any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Questions about saying enzyme
How do you pronounce enzyme?
Say EN-zyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enzyme?
Enzyme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · zyme.
Do Americans and Brits say enzyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.