How to pronounce oxygenase
Say it like AHK-sih-juh-nayz. Oxygenase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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US American/ˈɑksɪdʒəneɪz/AHK-sih-juh-nayz
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- AHK
- sih
- juh
- nayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxygenase 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does oxygenase mean?
noun
- An enzyme which catalyzes biochemical reactions with oxygen.
Where does oxygenase come from?
From German Oxygenase, corresponding to oxygen + -ase.
Questions about saying oxygenase
How do you pronounce oxygenase?
Say AHK-sih-juh-nayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksɪdʒəneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxygenase?
Oxygenase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · sih · juh · nayz.