How to pronounce polyolefin
Say it like pol-ee-OH-luh-fin. Polyolefin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- pol
- ee
- OH
- luh
- fin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyolefin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- finKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyolefin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pol-ee-OH-luh-fin.
What does polyolefin mean?
- A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin.
Where does polyolefin come from?
From poly- + olefin.
Questions about saying polyolefin
How do you pronounce polyolefin?
Say pol-ee-OH-luh-fin. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑˌliˈoʊləfɪn/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˌliːˈəʊləfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyolefin?
Polyolefin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: pol · ee · OH · luh · fin.
Is polyolefin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒˌliːˈəʊləfɪn/ (pol-ee-OH-luh-fin).