How to Pronounce Galactose

To pronounce "galactose", say GAL-act-os-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

GAL-act-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “galactose”

"galactose" has 4 syllables: gal-act-os-e. It rhymes with lactose, if that helps it stick.

What does galactose mean?

noun

  1. A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

Words that rhyme with galactose

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lactose

Related words

arabinoseudpepimeraseanhydrolactosegalactogengalactoglycerolgalactoglycoprotein

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galactose"?▾

"Galactose" has 4 syllables: gal · act · os · e.

What does "galactose" mean?▾

Galactose: A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

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