How to pronounce glycolysis
Say it like gly-KOL-ih-sis. Glycolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- gly
- KOL
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glycolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gly-KOL-ih-sis.
What does glycolysis mean?
- The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic acid (pyruvate), and ATP as an energy source
Where does glycolysis come from?
From glyco- + -lysis.
Questions about saying glycolysis
How do you pronounce glycolysis?
Say gly-KOL-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɡlaɪˈkɑlɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycolysis?
Glycolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: gly · KOL · ih · sis.
Is glycolysis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/ (gly-KOL-ih-sis).