How to pronounce lanolin
Say it like LAN-uh-lun. Lanolin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).
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- LAN
- uh
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanolin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lanolin
American and British speakers say lanolin in essentially the same way: /ˈlænələn/ in the US and /ˈlænələn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAN-uh-lun.
What does lanolin mean?
- A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.
- To treat with lanolin.
Where does lanolin come from?
Former trademark (1885-1902), from lāna (“wool”) + oleum (“oil”) + -in
Questions about saying lanolin
How do you pronounce lanolin?
Say LAN-uh-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlænələn/. In British English it is /ˈlænələn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanolin?
Lanolin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · uh · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say lanolin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlænələn/ and the British form is /ˈlænələn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.