How to pronounce urokinase
Say it like yur-ruh-kuh-NAYZ. Urokinase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAYZ).
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- yur
- ruh
- kuh
- NAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urokinase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yurGive this part a little weight.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of urokinase
American and British speakers say urokinase in essentially the same way: /ˌjɜrəkəˈneɪz/ in the US and /ˌjɜrəkəˈneɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: yur-ruh-kuh-NAYZ.
What does urokinase mean?
- A protease, found in the urine, which converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis.
Where does urokinase come from?
From uro- + kinase.
Words that rhyme with urokinase
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Questions about saying urokinase
How do you pronounce urokinase?
Say yur-ruh-kuh-NAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌjɜrəkəˈneɪz/. In British English it is /ˌjɜrəkəˈneɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urokinase?
Urokinase has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAYZ). Broken into parts: yur · ruh · kuh · NAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say urokinase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjɜrəkəˈneɪz/ and the British form is /ˌjɜrəkəˈneɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.