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How to Pronounce “ligase” in English

/ˈlaɪɡeɪz/

LI·gase

Stress: li

Accent:

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What does “ligase” mean?

NOUN
  • Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.

Example sentences

  • The glue is an enzyme called ligase, which stitches together loose sentences of DNA whenever it comes across them.
  • separated DNA ligase and another protein called xrcc4 will ligate the ends
  • for what's called a III ubiquitin ligase and all this molecule does is it puts a

Common phrases

dna ligase

How to pronounce “ligase

Syllables:
li · gase
Stress:
li — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈlaɪɡeɪz/
Listen for:
the stressed /li/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “ligase”?

“ligase” is pronounced /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ (li · gase). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “ligase”?

“ligase” has 2 syllables: li · gase.

Where is the stress in “ligase”?

The primary stress in “ligase” is on “LI”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “ligase” mean?

Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.

How can I hear “ligase” used in real sentences?

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