How to pronounce pegloticase
Say it like puh-GLOT-uh-kays. Pegloticase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOT).
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- puh
- GLOT
- uh
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pegloticase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pegloticase
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-GLOT-uh-kays.
What does pegloticase mean?
- A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.
Where does pegloticase come from?
Probably from peg- + -lot- (of unknown origin) + -icase (“uricase”).
Questions about saying pegloticase
How do you pronounce pegloticase?
Say puh-GLOT-uh-kays. The American pronunciation is /pəˈɡlɑtəˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /pəˈɡlɒtəˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pegloticase?
Pegloticase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOT). Broken into parts: puh · GLOT · uh · kays.
Is pegloticase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pəˈɡlɒtəˌkeɪs/ (puh-GLOT-uh-kays).