How to pronounce oleoyl
Say it like oh-lee-OYL. Oleoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OYL).
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- oh
- lee
- OYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oleoyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of oleoyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-lee-OYL.
What does oleoyl mean?
- The univalent carbonyl radical derived from oleic acid
Where does oleoyl come from?
From oleo- + -yl.
Words that rhyme with oleoyl
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Questions about saying oleoyl
How do you pronounce oleoyl?
Say oh-lee-OYL. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊliˈɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˌəʊliˈɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oleoyl?
Oleoyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OYL). Broken into parts: oh · lee · OYL.
Is oleoyl 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 /ˌəʊliˈɔɪl/ (oh-lee-OYL).