How to pronounce linoleic
Say it like lin-uh-LEE-ik. Linoleic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- lin
- uh
- LEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linoleic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- linGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linoleic
American and British speakers say linoleic in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪnəˈliɪk/ in the US and /ˌlɪnəʊˈliːɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: lin-oh-LEE-ik.
What does linoleic mean?
- Of, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oil
- designating an organic fatty acid, a thin yellow oil, found combined as an ester of glycerol in oils of linseed, poppy, hemp, and certain nuts; it is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and two double bonds.
Where does linoleic come from?
From Latin linum (“flax”) + oleic acid, for saturating its omega-6 double bond produces oleic acid.
Words that rhyme with linoleic
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Questions about saying linoleic
How do you pronounce linoleic?
Say lin-uh-LEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪnəˈliɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɪnəʊˈliːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linoleic?
Linoleic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: lin · uh · LEE · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say linoleic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪnəˈliɪk/ and the British form is /ˌlɪnəʊˈliːɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.