How to pronounce synthetase
Say it like SIN-thuh-tays. Synthetase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- thuh
- tays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synthetase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of synthetase
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIN-thuh-tays.
What does synthetase mean?
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
- Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.
Where does synthetase come from?
From synthesis + -ase.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- synthase
Questions about saying synthetase
How do you pronounce synthetase?
Say SIN-thuh-tays. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnθəteɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnθəteɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synthetase?
Synthetase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · thuh · tays.
Is synthetase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɪnθəteɪs/ (SIN-thuh-tays).