How to pronounce telomerase
Say it like teh-LOM-uh-rays. Telomerase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOM).
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- teh
- LOM
- uh
- rays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telomerase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of telomerase
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: teh-LOM-uh-rayz.
What does telomerase mean?
- An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.
Where does telomerase come from?
From telomere + -ase.
Questions about saying telomerase
How do you pronounce telomerase?
Say teh-LOM-uh-rays. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈlɑməreɪs/. In British English it is /tɛˈlɒməreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telomerase?
Telomerase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOM). Broken into parts: teh · LOM · uh · rays.
Is telomerase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɛˈlɒməreɪz/ (teh-LOM-uh-rayz).