How to Pronounce "enzyme"
word
ˈɛnˌzaɪm
EN-zym
ˈɛnzaɪm
EN-zym
Definition
A substance produced by living organisms that speeds up chemical reactions in the body, such as breaking down food or making new molecules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛnˌzaɪm
British English
ˈɛnzaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EN-zym
UK
EN-zym
Listen in Context
An enzyme helps your body break down food.
Human cells produce many different enzymes.
A lack of a certain enzyme can cause disease.
Digestive problems often happen when your body doesn't make enough enzymes.