How to pronounce ribozyme
Say it like RY-boh-zyme. Ribozyme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈraɪboʊˌzaɪm/RY-boh-zyme
UK British/ˈraɪbəʊˌzaɪm/RY-boh-zyme
- RY
- boh
- zyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribozyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ribozyme
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-boh-zyme.
What does ribozyme mean?
noun
- A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.
Where does ribozyme come from?
Blend of ribonucleic acid + enzyme.
Questions about saying ribozyme
How do you pronounce ribozyme?
Say RY-boh-zyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪboʊˌzaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈraɪbəʊˌzaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribozyme?
Ribozyme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · boh · zyme.
Is ribozyme 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 /ˈraɪbəʊˌzaɪm/ (RY-boh-zyme).