How to pronounce "hydrolyzes" in English
hy·dro·ly·zes
Hear native speakers say hydrolyzes in context across real video clips
states here and here, where the phosphate just jumps over to this state. And this hydrolyzes spontaneously and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end. and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “hydrolyzes”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
hy
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
dro
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ly
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
zes
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "hydrolyzes" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "hydrolyzes is" sounds like "hydrolyzes-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "hydrolyzes" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“And this hydrolyzes spontaneously and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“And the CN triple bond also hydrolyzes to an acid, although it takes more work.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Then the ATP hydrolyzes into ADP and a phosphate group.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“See, the electricity splits, or hydrolyzes, the water into oxygen and positively charged hydrogen ions, which temporarily cancel out some of the other charges.”— SciShowWatch clip
“but if ATP attaches onto it it detaches if it hydrolyzes it it it if it”— Ninja NerdWatch clip
“It hydrolyzes the GTP, and when it hydrolyzes the GTP into GDP, obviously an inorganic”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “hydrolyzes”
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And this hydrolyzes spontaneously and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end.
Hear it in context: “hydrolyzes”
25 clipsThe English word “hydrolyzes”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (hy · dro · ly · zes). Grammatically, “hydrolyzes” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 25 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “hydrolyzes” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, YaleCourses, Khan Academy.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @28:27
“states here and here, where the phosphate just jumps over to this state. And this hydrolyzes spontaneously and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end. and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @8:41
“esterification, acid and water. And the CN triple bond also hydrolyzes to an acid, although it takes more work. although it takes more work.”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #3 · @0:25
“That causes it to be released. Then the ATP hydrolyzes into ADP and a phosphate group. And when that happens, that energy's released.”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #4 · @5:14
“of any water that’s in the tissue. See, the electricity splits, or hydrolyzes, the water into oxygen and positively charged hydrogen ions, which temporarily cancel out some of the other charges. the water into oxygen and positively charged hydrogen ions,”
- 🇺🇸 USNinja NerdClip #5 · @36:30
“three over here one two 3 originally myosin was attached to one but if ATP attaches onto it it detaches if it hydrolyzes it it it if it it it will reattach right but to what point two release the phosphate”
Definition & Meaning: “hydrolyzes”
- To subject to hydrolysis.
- To undergo hydrolysis.
Example Sentences (2)
- “to this state. And this hydrolyzes spontaneously and we get this molecule right over here, phosphoenolpyruvate at the end.”
- “And the CN triple bond also hydrolyzes to an acid, although it takes more work.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “hydrolyzes”
- Syllables:
- hy · dro · ly · zes
- Hear it in context
- hydrolyzes
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"hydrolyzes" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "hydrolyzes" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about hydrolyzes
How many syllables are in “hydrolyzes”?
“hydrolyzes” has 4 syllables: hy · dro · ly · zes.
What does “hydrolyzes” mean?
To subject to hydrolysis.
How can I hear “hydrolyzes” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “hydrolyzes”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).