How to pronounce maltase
Say it like MAWL-tays. Maltase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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- MAWL
- tays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maltase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- taysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maltase
American and British speakers say maltase in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔlˌteɪs/ in the US and /ˈmɔːlˌteɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWL-tays.
What does maltase mean?
- An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.
Where does maltase come from?
From malt + -ase.
Questions about saying maltase
How do you pronounce maltase?
Say MAWL-tays. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔlˌteɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːlˌteɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maltase?
Maltase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · tays.
Do Americans and Brits say maltase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔlˌteɪs/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːlˌteɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.