How do you pronounce "enzymes"?

In American English: /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/ (EHN-zeyemz). In British English: /ˈɛnzaɪmz/ (EHNZ-eyemz). In Canadian English: /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/ (EHN-zeyemz). In Australian English: /ˈɛnzaɪmz/ (EHNZ-eyemz).

Is "enzymes" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/ (EHN-zeyemz), while in British English it's /ˈɛnzaɪmz/ (EHNZ-eyemz).

How to Pronounce "enzymes"

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enzymes

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/ˈɛnˌzaɪmz/

EHN-zeyemz

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ɛnen·zaɪmzzymes

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