How to pronounce lipoxygenase
Say it like lih-POK-sih-juh-nays. Lipoxygenase has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK).
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- lih
- POK
- sih
- juh
- nays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipoxygenase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lipoxygenase
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lih-POK-sih-juh-nays.
What does lipoxygenase mean?
- Any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Where does lipoxygenase come from?
From lip- + oxygenase.
Questions about saying lipoxygenase
How do you pronounce lipoxygenase?
Say lih-POK-sih-juh-nays. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈpɑksɪdʒəˌneɪs/. In British English it is /lɪˈpɒksɪdʒəˌneɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipoxygenase?
Lipoxygenase has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK). Broken into parts: lih · POK · sih · juh · nays.
Is lipoxygenase 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 /lɪˈpɒksɪdʒəˌneɪs/ (lih-POK-sih-juh-nays).