How to Pronounce "amylase"
word
ˈæmɪleɪs
AM-ih-lays
ˈæmɪlˌeɪs
AM-ih-lays
Definition
Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva and the pancreas that helps break down starches into sugars during digestion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæmɪleɪs
British English
ˈæmɪlˌeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AM-ih-lays
UK
AM-ih-lays
Listen in Context
Amylase is found in human saliva.
The pancreas produces amylase during digestion.
Amylase helps change starch into sugar.
Doctors sometimes check your amylase levels to diagnose pancreas problems.