How to pronounce olefins
Say it like OH-luh-finz. Olefins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊləfɪnz/OH-luh-finz
UK British/ˈəʊləfɪnz/OH-luh-finz
- OH
- luh
- finz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olefins 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.
- finzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of olefins
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-luh-finz.
What does olefins mean?
noun
- plural of olefin How to pronounce olefin
Questions about saying olefins
How do you pronounce olefins?
Say OH-luh-finz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊləfɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊləfɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olefins?
Olefins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · luh · finz.
Is olefins 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 /ˈəʊləfɪnz/ (OH-luh-finz).