How to pronounce oligomer
Say it like uh-LIG-uh-mer. Oligomer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
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- uh
- LIG
- uh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oligomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LIG-uh-muh.
What does oligomer mean?
- A compound intermediate between a monomer and a polymer, normally having a specified number of units between about five and a hundred.
Where does oligomer come from?
From oligo- + -mer.
Questions about saying oligomer
How do you pronounce oligomer?
Say uh-LIG-uh-mer. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɪɡəmər/. In British English it is /əˈlɪɡəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligomer?
Oligomer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: uh · LIG · uh · mer.
Is oligomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlɪɡəmə/ (uh-LIG-uh-muh).