How to pronounce polymerase
Say it like PAH-lim-uh-rays. Polymerase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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US American/ˈpɑˌlɪməˌreɪs/PAH-lim-uh-rays
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- PAH
- lim
- uh
- rays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymerase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does polymerase mean?
noun
- Any of various enzymes that catalyze the formation of polymers of DNA or RNA using an existing strand of RNA or DNA respectively as a template.
Where does polymerase come from?
From polymer + -ase.
Questions about saying polymerase
How do you pronounce polymerase?
Say PAH-lim-uh-rays. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌlɪməˌreɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymerase?
Polymerase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lim · uh · rays.