How to pronounce ligase
Say it like LY-gayz. Ligase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- gayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ligase
American and British speakers say ligase in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-ayz.
What does ligase mean?
- Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.
Where does ligase come from?
From ligation + -ase.
Questions about saying ligase
How do you pronounce ligase?
Say LY-gayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligase?
Ligase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · gayz.
Do Americans and Brits say ligase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.