How to pronounce oxidase
Say it like AHK-sih-dayz. Oxidase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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US American/ˈɑksɪˌdeɪz/AHK-sih-dayz
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- AHK
- sih
- dayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does oxidase mean?
noun
- Any of many enzymes which catalyze oxidation reactions, especially ones using molecular oxygen.
Where does oxidase come from?
From oxide + -ase introduced by Gabriel Bertrand.
Questions about saying oxidase
How do you pronounce oxidase?
Say AHK-sih-dayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksɪˌdeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidase?
Oxidase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · sih · dayz.