How to Pronounce Olibanum

To pronounce "olibanum", say OL-ib-an-um — 4 syllables, IPA /ɒˈlɪbənəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɒˈlɪbənəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “olibanum”

"olibanum" has 4 syllables: ol-ib-an-um.

What does olibanum mean?

noun

  1. A gum resin from trees of the genus Boswellia, formerly used as a medicine and now mainly as incense.

Synonyms

frankincense

Related words

frankincenseopobalsambissabolgalbanumbisaboltoluopopanaxbalsum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "olibanum"?▾

"Olibanum" has 4 syllables: ol · ib · an · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "olibanum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "olibanum" is /ɒˈlɪbənəm/.

What does "olibanum" mean?▾

Olibanum: A gum resin from trees of the genus Boswellia, formerly used as a medicine and now mainly as incense.

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