How to Pronounce Luciferase

To pronounce "luciferase", say LUC-if-er-as-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LUC-if-er-as-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “luciferase”

"luciferase" has 5 syllables: luc-if-er-as-e.

What does luciferase mean?

noun

  1. Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.

Related words

luciferinfireflylusiferaseoxyluciferinsiluciferasenanoluciferaseoxiluciferinluminopsin

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How many syllables are in "luciferase"?▾

"Luciferase" has 5 syllables: luc · if · er · as · e.

What does "luciferase" mean?▾

Luciferase: Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.

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