Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

linolenic

/ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.99 in modern English

Syllables: linolenic
IPA: /ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to linolenic acid or its derivatives.

Etymology

Irregularly derived from linoleic + -ene because of the extra double bond.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/
British English: /ˌlɪn.ə(ʊ)ˈlɛn.ɪk/

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce linolenic?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌlɪn.əˈliː.nɪk/.
What does linolenic mean?: Of or pertaining to linolenic acid or its derivatives.
Where does linolenic come from?: Irregularly derived from linoleic + -ene because of the extra double bond.

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