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