How to Pronounce Ribozyme

To pronounce "ribozyme", say RIB-ozym-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ribozyme”

"ribozyme" has 3 syllables: rib-ozym-e.

What does ribozyme mean?

noun

  1. A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

Related words

rasdeoxyribozymeriboendonucleaseriboexonucleaseribozymologydiribonucleotideribohydrolasereplicase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribozyme"?▾

"Ribozyme" has 3 syllables: rib · ozym · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ribozyme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ribozyme" is /ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/.

What does "ribozyme" mean?▾

Ribozyme: A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

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