How to Pronounce Olefin

To pronounce "olefin", say OL-ef-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊləfɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈəʊləfɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “olefin”

"olefin" has 3 syllables: ol-ef-in. It rhymes with polyolefin, if that helps it stick.

What does olefin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.

Words that rhyme with olefin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polyolefin

Related words

alkeneolefinemetathesissulfonatesethenemonoalkenepolyolefinetherol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "olefin"?▾

"Olefin" has 3 syllables: ol · ef · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "olefin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "olefin" is /ˈəʊləfɪn/.

What does "olefin" mean?▾

Olefin: Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.

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