How to pronounce streptokinase
Say it like strep-toh-KY-nays. Streptokinase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KY).
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- strep
- toh
- KY
- nays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streptokinase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- naysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of streptokinase
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: strep-toh-KY-nayz.
What does streptokinase mean?
- An enzyme produced by some streptococci which is involved in breaking down red blood cells by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin. It is used to treat blood clots and inflammation.
Where does streptokinase come from?
From strepto(coccus) + kinase.
Questions about saying streptokinase
How do you pronounce streptokinase?
Say strep-toh-KY-nays. The American pronunciation is /ˌstrɛptoʊˈkaɪneɪs/. In British English it is /ˌstrɛptəʊˈkaɪneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streptokinase?
Streptokinase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KY). Broken into parts: strep · toh · KY · nays.
Is streptokinase 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 /ˌstrɛptəʊˈkaɪneɪz/ (strep-toh-KY-nayz).