How to pronounce oasis
Say it like oh-AY-sis. Oasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- oh
- AY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oasis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-AY-sis.
What does oasis mean?
- a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
- a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
Words that rhyme with oasis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oasis.
Questions about saying oasis
How do you pronounce oasis?
Say oh-AY-sis. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈeɪsɪs/. In British English it is /əʊˈeɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oasis?
Oasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: oh · AY · sis.
Is oasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ (oh-AY-sis).