How to pronounce maltose
Say it like MAWL-tohs. Maltose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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US American/ˈmɔltoʊs/MAWL-tohs
UK British/ˈmɔːltəʊs/MAWL-tohs
- MAWL
- tohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maltose 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.
- tohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maltose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAWL-tohs.
What does maltose mean?
noun
- A disaccharide, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose
Where does maltose come from?
From malt + -ose.
Questions about saying maltose
How do you pronounce maltose?
Say MAWL-tohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔltoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːltəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maltose?
Maltose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · tohs.
Is maltose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɔːltəʊs/ (MAWL-tohs).