How to pronounce kinase
Say it like KY-nayz. Kinase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- nayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kinase
American and British speakers say kinase in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪˌneɪz/ in the US and /ˈkaɪˌneɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-nayz.
What does kinase mean?
- Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.
Questions about saying kinase
How do you pronounce kinase?
Say KY-nayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪˌneɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪˌneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinase?
Kinase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · nayz.
Do Americans and Brits say kinase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪˌneɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪˌneɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.