How to pronounce lyolysis
Say it like ly-OL-uh-sis. Lyolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- ly
- OL
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lyolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ly-OL-uh-sis.
What does lyolysis mean?
- Solvolysis.
Where does lyolysis come from?
From lyo- + -lysis.
Words that rhyme with lyolysis
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Questions about saying lyolysis
How do you pronounce lyolysis?
Say ly-OL-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /laɪˈɑləsɪs/. In British English it is /laɪˈɒləsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyolysis?
Lyolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: ly · OL · uh · sis.
Is lyolysis 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 /laɪˈɒləsɪs/ (ly-OL-uh-sis).