How to pronounce esterase
Say it like ES-tuh-rayz. Esterase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tuh
- rayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esterase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 esterase
American and British speakers say esterase in essentially the same way: /ˈɛstəreɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛstəreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-tuh-rayz.
What does esterase mean?
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester
Where does esterase come from?
From ester + -ase.
Questions about saying esterase
How do you pronounce esterase?
Say ES-tuh-rayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstəreɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛstəreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esterase?
Esterase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tuh · rayz.
Do Americans and Brits say esterase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛstəreɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛstəreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.