How to pronounce transaminase
Say it like tran-ZAM-ih-nayz. Transaminase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- tran
- ZAM
- ih
- nayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transaminase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of transaminase
American and British speakers say transaminase in essentially the same way: /trænˈzæmɪneɪz/ in the US and /trænˈzæmɪneɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-ZAM-ih-nayz.
What does transaminase mean?
- Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination.
Where does transaminase come from?
From transamination + -ase.
Questions about saying transaminase
How do you pronounce transaminase?
Say tran-ZAM-ih-nayz. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzæmɪneɪz/. In British English it is /trænˈzæmɪneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transaminase?
Transaminase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: tran · ZAM · ih · nayz.
Do Americans and Brits say transaminase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈzæmɪneɪz/ and the British form is /trænˈzæmɪneɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.