How to Pronounce Amylase

To pronounce "amylase", say AMYL-as-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæmɪleɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈæmɪleɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “amylase”

"amylase" has 3 syllables: amyl-as-e.

What does amylase mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

    “egg yolk amylase”

Related words

thermostableglucoamylaseptyalinexoamylaseamylomaltasepreamylaseamylolysisendoamylase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amylase"?▾

"Amylase" has 3 syllables: amyl · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "amylase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amylase" is /ˈæmɪleɪs/.

What does "amylase" mean?▾

Amylase: Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

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