How to pronounce trehalose
Say it like TREE-huh-lohz. Trehalose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- huh
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trehalose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of trehalose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TREE-huh-lohz.
What does trehalose mean?
- A disaccharide formed from two glucose units; it is an isomer of maltose.
Where does trehalose come from?
From trehala + -ose.
Questions about saying trehalose
How do you pronounce trehalose?
Say TREE-huh-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrihəloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈtriːhələʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trehalose?
Trehalose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · huh · lohz.
Is trehalose 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 /ˈtriːhələʊz/ (TREE-huh-lohz).