How to pronounce ribonuclease
Say it like ry-boh-NYOO-klee-ayz. Ribonuclease has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- ry
- boh
- NYOO
- klee
- ayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribonuclease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ribonuclease
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ry-boh-NYOO-klee-ayz.
What does ribonuclease mean?
- Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid.
Where does ribonuclease come from?
From ribonucleic + -ase.
Questions about saying ribonuclease
How do you pronounce ribonuclease?
Say ry-boh-NYOO-klee-ayz. The American pronunciation is /ˌraɪboʊˈnjuklieɪz/. In British English it is /ˌraɪbəʊˈnjuːklieɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribonuclease?
Ribonuclease has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: ry · boh · NYOO · klee · ayz.
Is ribonuclease 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 /ˌraɪbəʊˈnjuːklieɪz/ (ry-boh-NYOO-klee-ayz).