English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Oil Pronunciation
Oil is pronounced OYL, IPA /ˈɔɪl/.
OYL
US /ˈɔɪl/ · UK /ˈɔɪl/
Syllables: OYL (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A thick liquid that does not mix with water, used for cooking, fuel or lubrication.
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Oil in a Sentence
- Add a spoon of oil to the pan.
- The oil light came on near Perth.
- Oil the hinges and the squeak will stop.
Common Mispronunciations of Oil
Not AWL
The oi is a glide: it starts at aw and travels towards ee before the l arrives.
Not OY-yuhl
One beat is enough, with the l closing it off and no vowel released before it.
Tip: Oil and all differ only in that glide, and that pair is the quickest way to test it.
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