How to pronounce replicase
Say it like REP-lih-kayz. Replicase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- lih
- kayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replicase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of replicase
American and British speakers say replicase in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REP-lih-kayz.
What does replicase mean?
- an enzyme that catalyzes the replication of a single-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecule
Questions about saying replicase
How do you pronounce replicase?
Say REP-lih-kayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replicase?
Replicase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · lih · kayz.
Do Americans and Brits say replicase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.