How to pronounce oilfields
Say it like OYL-feeldz. Oilfields has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL).
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- OYL
- feeldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oilfields 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.
- feeldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oilfields
American and British speakers say oilfields in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɪlˌfildz/ in the US and /ˈɔɪlˌfiːldz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYL-feeldz.
What does oilfields mean?
- plural of oilfield How to pronounce oilfield
Questions about saying oilfields
How do you pronounce oilfields?
Say OYL-feeldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪlˌfildz/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪlˌfiːldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oilfields?
Oilfields has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL). Broken into parts: OYL · feeldz.
Do Americans and Brits say oilfields the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɪlˌfildz/ and the British form is /ˈɔɪlˌfiːldz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.