How to pronounce oleose
Say it like OH-lee-ohz. Oleose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊlioʊz/OH-lee-ohz
UK British/ˈəʊliəʊz/OH-lee-ohz
- OH
- lee
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oleose 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oleose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-lee-ohz.
What does oleose mean?
adjective
- oily
Where does oleose come from?
From Latin oleōsus.
Questions about saying oleose
How do you pronounce oleose?
Say OH-lee-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊlioʊz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊliəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oleose?
Oleose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · lee · ohz.
Is oleose 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 /ˈəʊliəʊz/ (OH-lee-ohz).