How to pronounce zymolysis
Say it like zy-MOL-ih-sis. Zymolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- zy
- MOL
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zymolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zymolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zy-MOL-ih-sis.
What does zymolysis mean?
- The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation
Where does zymolysis come from?
From zymo- + -lysis.
Words that rhyme with zymolysis
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Questions about saying zymolysis
How do you pronounce zymolysis?
Say zy-MOL-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈmɑlɪsɪs/. In British English it is /zaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zymolysis?
Zymolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: zy · MOL · ih · sis.
Is zymolysis 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 /zaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs/ (zy-MOL-ih-sis).