How to pronounce prenylated
Say it like PREE-nih-lay-tid. Prenylated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- nih
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prenylated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prenylated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PREE-nih-lay-tid.
What does prenylated mean?
- isoprenylated
Questions about saying prenylated
How do you pronounce prenylated?
Say PREE-nih-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈprinɪˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpriːnɪˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prenylated?
Prenylated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · nih · lay · tid.
Is prenylated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpriːnɪˌleɪtɪd/ (PREE-nih-lay-tid).