How to pronounce oilman
Say it like OYL-man. Oilman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL).
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- OYL
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oilman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of oilman
American and British speakers say oilman in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYL-man.
What does oilman mean?
- Somebody (especially a man) involved in the production, refinement or delivery of oil; such as an oil field worker or executive, or the owner of an oil well.
- A retailer who sells vegetable oils, and food preserved in oil
Where does oilman come from?
From oil + -man.
Questions about saying oilman
How do you pronounce oilman?
Say OYL-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oilman?
Oilman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL). Broken into parts: OYL · man.
Do Americans and Brits say oilman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.