How to pronounce linoleum
Say it like lih-NOH-lee-um. Linoleum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- lih
- NOH
- lee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linoleum 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linoleum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lih-NOH-lee-um.
What does linoleum mean?
- An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.
Where does linoleum come from?
From Latin līnum (“flax”) + oleum (“oil”).
Words that rhyme with linoleum
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Questions about saying linoleum
How do you pronounce linoleum?
Say lih-NOH-lee-um. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈnoʊliəm/. In British English it is /lɪˈnəʊliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linoleum?
Linoleum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: lih · NOH · lee · um.
Is linoleum 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 /lɪˈnəʊliəm/ (lih-NOH-lee-um).