How to pronounce glycosylation
Say it like gly-koh-suh-LAY-shun. Glycosylation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- gly
- koh
- suh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycosylation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glycosylation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gly-koh-suh-LAY-shun.
What does glycosylation mean?
- The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
Where does glycosylation come from?
From glycosyl + -ation.
Words that rhyme with glycosylation
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Questions about saying glycosylation
How do you pronounce glycosylation?
Say gly-koh-suh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlaɪkoʊsəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɡlaɪkəʊsəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycosylation?
Glycosylation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: gly · koh · suh · LAY · shun.
Is glycosylation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɡlaɪkəʊsəˈleɪʃən/ (gly-koh-suh-LAY-shun).