How to pronounce hydrolase
Say it like HY-druh-layz. Hydrolase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- druh
- layz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrolase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrolase
American and British speakers say hydrolase in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdrəleɪz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdrəleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-druh-layz.
What does hydrolase mean?
- An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a substrate.
Where does hydrolase come from?
From hydrolysis + -ase.
Questions about saying hydrolase
How do you pronounce hydrolase?
Say HY-druh-layz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrəleɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrəleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrolase?
Hydrolase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · druh · layz.
Do Americans and Brits say hydrolase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdrəleɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdrəleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.