How to pronounce olefin
Say it like OH-luh-fin. Olefin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- luh
- fin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olefin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- finKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of olefin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-luh-fin.
What does olefin mean?
- Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.
Where does olefin come from?
From olefiant, "oil-producing".
Questions about saying olefin
How do you pronounce olefin?
Say OH-luh-fin. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊləfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊləfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olefin?
Olefin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · luh · fin.
Is olefin 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 /ˈəʊləfɪn/ (OH-luh-fin).