How to Pronounce Zymogen

To pronounce "zymogen", say ZYMOG-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ZYMOG-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “zymogen”

"zymogen" has 2 syllables: zymog-en. It rhymes with demijohn, if that helps it stick.

What does zymogen mean?

noun

  1. A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.

Words that rhyme with zymogen

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demijohn

Related words

rennetzymogeneproenzymeproenzympreproenzymezymogenesistrypsinogenchymotrypsinogen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zymogen"?▾

"Zymogen" has 2 syllables: zymog · en.

What does "zymogen" mean?▾

Zymogen: A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.

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