How to pronounce oleum
Say it like OH-lee-um. Oleum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊliəm/OH-lee-um
UK British/ˈəʊliəm/OH-lee-um
- OH
- lee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oleum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oleum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-lee-um.
What does oleum mean?
noun
- A solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid.
Questions about saying oleum
How do you pronounce oleum?
Say OH-lee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊliəm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oleum?
Oleum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · lee · um.
Is oleum 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 /ˈəʊliəm/ (OH-lee-um).