How to pronounce protease
Say it like PROH-tee-ayz. Protease has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tee
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of protease
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-tee-ayz.
What does protease mean?
- An enzyme that cuts or cleaves proteins.
Where does protease come from?
From prote(in) + -ase.
Questions about saying protease
How do you pronounce protease?
Say PROH-tee-ayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtiˌeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtiˌeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protease?
Protease has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tee · ayz.
Is protease pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊtiˌeɪz/ (PROH-tee-ayz).