how to pronounce linoleum

/ləˈnoʊliːəm/

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linoleum is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of linoleum in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… materials like concrete linoleum and …”

meanings of linoleum

noun:

An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

linoleum frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word linoleum occurs in english on average 0.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.