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amylase
Definition:
(nou) any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
Examples:
Minor salivary glands on the tongue secrete the amylase.
Salivary amylase begins the digestion of starch to glucose.
Labs will usually measure either pancreatic amylase or total amylase.
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Common mistakes of amylase pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "AM-y-lase" instead of "am-y-LASE". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the last syllable: /ˈæm.ɪ.leɪs/ (US) and /ˈeɪ.mɪ.leɪs/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "amylase" is often pronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "æ" or "eɪ". Tip: Focus on the vowel sounds: /æ/ as in "cat" for US and /eɪ/ as in "day" for UK.
- Omitting syllables: Some may say "amyls" by dropping the "a" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: /ˈæm.ɪ.leɪs/ (US) and /ˈeɪ.mɪ.leɪs/ (UK) have three distinct syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: "Amylase" is sometimes confused with "amyl", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the full pronunciation of "amylase" to avoid this mistake: /ˈæm.ɪ.leɪs/ (US) and /ˈeɪ.mɪ.leɪs/ (UK).
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners may pronounce the final "ase" as "ays" instead of "ase". Tip: Practice the correct ending sound, which should be pronounced as /leɪs/ in both US and UK versions.