How to pronounce oilseed
Say it like OYL-seed. Oilseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL).
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- OYL
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oilseed 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.
- seedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oilseed
American and British speakers say oilseed in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɪlˌsid/ in the US and /ˈɔɪlˌsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYL-seed.
What does oilseed mean?
- The seed of any of several plants which are used commercially as a source of vegetable oil.
- The plant that yields such seed.
- Synonym of milium (“keratin-filled cyst”).
Where does oilseed come from?
From oil + seed.
Questions about saying oilseed
How do you pronounce oilseed?
Say OYL-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪlˌsid/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪlˌsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oilseed?
Oilseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYL). Broken into parts: OYL · seed.
Do Americans and Brits say oilseed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɪlˌsid/ and the British form is /ˈɔɪlˌsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.