How to pronounce lysozyme
Say it like LY-suh-zyme. Lysozyme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- suh
- zyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lysozyme 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lysozyme
American and British speakers say lysozyme in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/ in the US and /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-suh-zyme.
What does lysozyme mean?
- A bacteriolytic (or antibiotic) enzyme found in many animal secretions, and in egg white.
Where does lysozyme come from?
From lyso- + enzyme.
Questions about saying lysozyme
How do you pronounce lysozyme?
Say LY-suh-zyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lysozyme?
Lysozyme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · suh · zyme.
Do Americans and Brits say lysozyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.