Pronunciation
How to pronounce “oil”
“oil” is pronounced /ɔɪl/ — 1 syllable.
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oil
/ɔɪl/
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'oil' is one beat: /ɔɪl/. Say it in a single smooth motion and don't add an extra vowel before or after.Meaning
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
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