How to pronounce linalool
Say it like lih-NAL-oh-ul. Linalool has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- lih
- NAL
- oh
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linalool pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linalool
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lih-NAL-oh-ol.
What does linalool mean?
- A monoterpene alcohol found in many essential oils.
Where does linalool come from?
From linaloe + -ol.
Questions about saying linalool
How do you pronounce linalool?
Say lih-NAL-oh-ul. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈnæloʊəl/. In British English it is /lɪˈnæləʊɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linalool?
Linalool has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: lih · NAL · oh · ul.
Is linalool pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /lɪˈnæləʊɒl/ (lih-NAL-oh-ol).