How to pronounce limonene
Say it like LIM-uh-neen. Limonene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- uh
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limonene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of limonene
American and British speakers say limonene in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪməˌnin/ in the US and /ˈlɪməˌniːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-uh-neen.
What does limonene mean?
- A monoterpene hydrocarbon 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene found in the essential oils of oranges, lemons and similar fruit, and mainly responsible for their fragrance.
Where does limonene come from?
From German Limonen.
Questions about saying limonene
How do you pronounce limonene?
Say LIM-uh-neen. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪməˌnin/. In British English it is /ˈlɪməˌniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limonene?
Limonene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · uh · neen.
Do Americans and Brits say limonene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪməˌnin/ and the British form is /ˈlɪməˌniːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.