How to pronounce enzymes
Say it like EN-zymz. Enzymes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- zymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enzymes 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.
- zymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of enzymes
American and British speakers say enzymes in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/ in the US and /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-zymz.
What does enzymes mean?
- plural of enzyme How to pronounce enzyme
Questions about saying enzymes
How do you pronounce enzymes?
Say EN-zymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enzymes?
Enzymes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · zymz.
Do Americans and Brits say enzymes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.