How to pronounce lipase
Say it like LY-payz. Lipase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- payz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipase 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.
- payzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lipase
American and British speakers say lipase in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪpeɪz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪpeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-payz.
What does lipase mean?
- Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of lipids.
Where does lipase come from?
Borrowed from French lipase.
Questions about saying lipase
How do you pronounce lipase?
Say LY-payz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪpeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪpeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipase?
Lipase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · payz.
Do Americans and Brits say lipase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪpeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪpeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.