How to Pronounce Phosphodiesterase

To pronounce "phosphodiesterase", say PHOSPH-od-iest-er-as-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHOSPH-od-iest-er-as-e

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"phosphodiesterase" has 6 syllables: phosph-od-iest-er-as-e.

What does phosphodiesterase mean?

noun

  1. Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of phosphodiester links in nucleic acids.

Related words

cgmpmonophosphatephosphoesterasediesterasephosphatasediphosphatasephosphohydrolasephosphonatase

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How many syllables are in "phosphodiesterase"?▾

"Phosphodiesterase" has 6 syllables: phosph · od · iest · er · as · e.

What does "phosphodiesterase" mean?▾

Phosphodiesterase: Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of phosphodiester links in nucleic acids.

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