How to pronounce lactase
Say it like LAK-tays. Lactase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- tays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- taysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lactase
American and British speakers say lactase in essentially the same way: /ˈlækˌteɪs/ in the US and /ˈlækˌteɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-tays.
What does lactase mean?
- A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.
Where does lactase come from?
From lacto- + -ase.
Questions about saying lactase
How do you pronounce lactase?
Say LAK-tays. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækˌteɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlækˌteɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactase?
Lactase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tays.
Do Americans and Brits say lactase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækˌteɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlækˌteɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.