How to pronounce isomerase
Say it like eye-SOM-uh-rays. Isomerase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM).
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- eye
- SOM
- uh
- rays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isomerase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of isomerase
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-SOM-uh-rayz.
What does isomerase mean?
- Any enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of one isomeric form of a chemical compound to another.
Where does isomerase come from?
From isomer + -ase.
Words that rhyme with isomerase
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Questions about saying isomerase
How do you pronounce isomerase?
Say eye-SOM-uh-rays. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈsɑməˌreɪs/. In British English it is /aɪˈsɒməˌreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isomerase?
Isomerase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM). Broken into parts: eye · SOM · uh · rays.
Is isomerase 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 /aɪˈsɒməˌreɪz/ (eye-SOM-uh-rayz).