How to pronounce "transaminase" in English
tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz
tranz·A·mih·nayz
Primary stress: A
Hear native speakers say transaminase in context across real video clips
we can call it aspartate, transaminase or glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream, this enzyme acts as a biomarker. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream,
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “transaminase”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
tranz
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
A
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
mih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
nayz
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("A"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
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 followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "transaminase" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“oxaloacetate transaminase. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream, this enzyme acts as a biomarker.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“But scientists used genetic engineering to create a beefed-up transaminase that was 25, 000 times more efficient than the transaminases found in our body.”— SciShowWatch clip
“transaminase enzyme so again what is this enzyme here called specifically he's called alanine Amino transferase or transaminase so”— Ninja NerdWatch clip
“we can call it, depending and the product, we can call it aspartate, transaminase or glutamate”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“transaminase enzyme is taking the aming from the aspartate giving it to paradoxal phosphate who gives it to Alpha ketoglutarate then the alpha”— Ninja NerdWatch clip
“This biomarker is-- you'll often see as SGOT-- serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “transaminase”
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oxaloacetate transaminase. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream, this enzyme acts as a biomarker.
Hear it in context: “transaminase”
8 clipsThe English word “transaminase” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz (phonetic respelling: tranz-A-mih-nayz). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (tranz · A · mih · nayz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (A). Grammatically, “transaminase” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 8 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “transaminase” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, SciShow, Ninja Nerd.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @7:52
“we can call it aspartate, transaminase or glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream, this enzyme acts as a biomarker. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream,”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #2 · @4:46
“to replace the rhodium catalysts. But scientists used genetic engineering to create a beefed-up transaminase that was 25, 000 times more efficient than the transaminases found in our body. that was 25,000 times more efficient than the transaminases found in our body.”
- 🇺🇸 USNinja NerdClip #3 · @5:45
“Amino trans trans aminase so alanine Amino trans aminase so this is a transaminase enzyme so again what is this enzyme here called specifically he's called alanine Amino transferase or transaminase so he's called”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #4 · @7:42
“both in the liver and the muscles, and it is in fact a-- we can call it, depending and the product, we can call it aspartate, transaminase or glutamate we can call it aspartate, transaminase or glutamate”
- 🇺🇸 USNinja NerdClip #5 · @19:50
“alphaet glate has that oxygen what happens they're swapping so this transaminase enzyme is taking the aming from the aspartate giving it to paradoxal phosphate who gives it to Alpha ketoglutarate then the alpha paradoxal phosphate who gives it to Alpha ketoglutarate then the alpha”
Definition & Meaning: “transaminase”
- Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination.
Example Sentences (2)
- “oxaloacetate transaminase. In fact, if we find this in the bloodstream, this enzyme acts as a biomarker.”
- “But scientists used genetic engineering to create a beefed-up transaminase that was 25, 000 times more efficient than the transaminases found in our body.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “transaminase”
- Pronunciation:
- tranz-A-mih-nayz
- Syllables:
- tranz · A · mih · nayz
- Written Hyphenation:
- tran · sa · mi · nase
- Primary stress:
- A
- IPA:
- tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz
- Hear it in context
- transaminase
Words that Rhyme with “transaminase”
-æmɪneɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"transaminase" (⁄tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz⁄) 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, "transaminase" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about transaminase
How do you pronounce “transaminase”?
“transaminase” is pronounced ⁄tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz⁄ (tranz-A-mih-nayz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “transaminase”?
“transaminase” has 4 syllables: tranz · A · mih · nayz.
Where is the stress in “transaminase”?
The primary stress in “transaminase” is on “A”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “transaminase” mean?
Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination.
How can I hear “transaminase” used in real sentences?
This page has 8 real-world video examples of “transaminase” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “transaminase”?
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⁄).