How to pronounce protolysis
Say it like proh-TOL-ih-sis. Protolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- proh
- TOL
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-TOL-ih-sis.
What does protolysis mean?
- Any proton-transfer reaction
Where does protolysis come from?
From proto- + -lysis.
Words that rhyme with protolysis
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Questions about saying protolysis
How do you pronounce protolysis?
Say proh-TOL-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtɑlɪsɪs/. In British English it is /prəʊˈtɒlɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protolysis?
Protolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: proh · TOL · ih · sis.
Is protolysis 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 /prəʊˈtɒlɪsɪs/ (proh-TOL-ih-sis).