How to pronounce organoleptic
Say it like or-gan-oh-LEP-tik. Organoleptic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEP).
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- or
- gan
- oh
- LEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organoleptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ganGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of organoleptic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-gan-oh-LEP-tik.
What does organoleptic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the sensory properties of a particular food or chemical, the taste, color, odor, and feel.“The organoleptic assessment of the wine showed that it was spoiled.”
- Using the senses rather than instruments.“Organoleptic testing of the cosmetics revealed the presence of lumps in the hand cream.”
- Such a property
Words that rhyme with organoleptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of organoleptic.
Questions about saying organoleptic
How do you pronounce organoleptic?
Say or-gan-oh-LEP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˌɡænoʊˈlɛptɪk/. In British English it is /ɔːˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organoleptic?
Organoleptic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEP). Broken into parts: or · gan · oh · LEP · tik.
Is organoleptic 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 /ɔːˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ (aw-gan-oh-LEP-tik).