How to Pronounce Decarboxylase

To pronounce "decarboxylase", say DEC-arb-oxyl-as-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “decarboxylase”

"decarboxylase" has 5 syllables: dec-arb-oxyl-as-e.

What does decarboxylase mean?

noun

  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.

Related words

histidineornithinedopaglutamiccarboxylasedicarboxylasedecarbonylasecarboxyhydrolase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decarboxylase"?▾

"Decarboxylase" has 5 syllables: dec · arb · oxyl · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decarboxylase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decarboxylase" is /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/.

What does "decarboxylase" mean?▾

Decarboxylase: Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.

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