How to pronounce methylation
Say it like meth-ih-LAY-shun. Methylation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- meth
- ih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methylation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of methylation
American and British speakers say methylation in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: meth-ih-LAY-shun.
What does methylation mean?
- The addition of a methyl group to a molecule.
- The addition of a methyl group to cytosine and adenine residues in DNA that leads to the epigenetic modification of DNA and the reduction of gene expression and protein production.
Where does methylation come from?
From methyl + -ation.
Words that rhyme with methylation
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Questions about saying methylation
How do you pronounce methylation?
Say meth-ih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methylation?
Methylation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: meth · ih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say methylation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.