How to pronounce reductase
Say it like rih-DUHK-tayz. Reductase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- rih
- DUHK
- tayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reductase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reductase
American and British speakers say reductase in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʌkteɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈdʌkteɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DUHK-tayz.
What does reductase mean?
- An enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate.
Where does reductase come from?
From reduct(ion) + -ase.
Questions about saying reductase
How do you pronounce reductase?
Say rih-DUHK-tayz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʌkteɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʌkteɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reductase?
Reductase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: rih · DUHK · tayz.
Do Americans and Brits say reductase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʌkteɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʌkteɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.