How to pronounce lyse
Say it like LYZE. Lyse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lyse
American and British speakers say lyse in essentially the same way: /laɪz/ in the US and /laɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYZE.
What does lyse mean?
- To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
- To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Where does lyse come from?
Back-formation from lysis.
Words that rhyme with lyse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyse.
Questions about saying lyse
How do you pronounce lyse?
Say LYZE. The American pronunciation is /laɪz/. In British English it is /laɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyse?
Lyse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say lyse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪz/ and the British form is /laɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.