How to Pronounce Hydrolysis

To pronounce "hydrolysis", say HYDROLYS-is — 2 syllables, IPA /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hydrolysis”

"hydrolysis" has 2 syllables: hydrolys-is. It rhymes with electrolysis and thrombolysis, if that helps it stick.

What does hydrolysis mean?

noun

  1. A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

Words that rhyme with hydrolysis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

electrolysisthrombolysismolossusmolluscous

Related words

hydrolysehydrolyzedecompositioncleavagebreakdownsplittinglysisdissociation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hydrolysis"?▾

"Hydrolysis" has 2 syllables: hydrolys · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "hydrolysis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hydrolysis" is /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/.

What does "hydrolysis" mean?▾

Hydrolysis: A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

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