How to pronounce oleo
Say it like OH-lee-oh. Oleo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- lee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oleo 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oleo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-lee-oh.
What does oleo mean?
- A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.“If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.”
- The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.
- Synonym of margarine.
Where does oleo come from?
Ellipsis of oleo strut.
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Words that rhyme with oleo
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Questions about saying oleo
How do you pronounce oleo?
Say OH-lee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊliˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊliˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oleo?
Oleo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · lee · oh.
Is oleo 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 /ˈəʊliˌəʊ/ (OH-lee-oh).