How to pronounce oleic
Say it like oh-LEE-ik. Oleic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- oh
- LEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oleic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 oleic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-LEE-ik.
What does oleic mean?
- Of or pertaining to oil, especially to vegetable oil.
- Of or pertaining to oleic acid or its derivatives.
Where does oleic come from?
From Latin oleum (“oil”) + English -ic.
Words that rhyme with oleic
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Questions about saying oleic
How do you pronounce oleic?
Say oh-LEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈliɪk/. In British English it is /əʊˈliːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oleic?
Oleic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: oh · LEE · ik.
Is oleic 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 /əʊˈliːɪk/ (oh-LEE-ik).