How do you pronounce "protease"?

In American English: /ˈproʊtiːˌeɪz/ (PROHT-ee-ayz). In British English: /pɹˈəʊteɪs/ (PR-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈproʊtiːˌeɪz/ (PROHT-ee-ayz). In Australian English: /pɹˈəʊteɪs/ (PR-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈproʊtiːˌeɪz/ (PROHT-ee-ayz), while in British English it's /pɹˈəʊteɪs/ (PR-oht).

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protease

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/ˈproʊtiːˌeɪz/

PROHT-ee-ayz

Syllable Breakdown

proʊtpro·iːte·eɪzase

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