How to pronounce oilfield
Say it like OYL-feeld. Oilfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL).
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- OYL
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oilfield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oilfield
American and British speakers say oilfield in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɪlˌfild/ in the US and /ˈɔɪlˌfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYL-feeld.
What does oilfield mean?
- Alternative spelling of oil field.
Questions about saying oilfield
How do you pronounce oilfield?
Say OYL-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪlˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪlˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oilfield?
Oilfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL). Broken into parts: OYL · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say oilfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɪlˌfild/ and the British form is /ˈɔɪlˌfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.