How to Pronounce Olestra

To pronounce "olestra", say OL-estr-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

OL-estr-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “olestra”

"olestra" has 3 syllables: ol-estr-a. It rhymes with balestra and westra, if that helps it stick.

What does olestra mean?

noun

  1. A fat substitute (a glyceride of sucrose) that cannot be easily digested and therefore adds no fat, calories, or cholesterol to food products; also used as an industrial lubricant.

Words that rhyme with olestra

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balestrawestra

Related words

viagraoleateoleasoleicumoleinoleanolateoleonoleine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "olestra"?▾

"Olestra" has 3 syllables: ol · estr · a.

What does "olestra" mean?▾

Olestra: A fat substitute (a glyceride of sucrose) that cannot be easily digested and therefore adds no fat, calories, or cholesterol to food products; also used as an industrial lubricant.

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