How to Pronounce Proteolysis

To pronounce "proteolysis", say PROT-eolys-is — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROT-eolys-is

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"proteolysis" has 3 syllables: prot-eolys-is.

What does proteolysis mean?

noun

  1. The hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids; especially as part of the digestion of food.

Related words

chelationproteinolysispeptidolysisendoproteolysispeptolysispeptidasepepsinolysisproteose

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How many syllables are in "proteolysis"?▾

"Proteolysis" has 3 syllables: prot · eolys · is.

What does "proteolysis" mean?▾

Proteolysis: The hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids; especially as part of the digestion of food.

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