How to pronounce oilskin
Say it like OYLS-kin. Oilskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYLS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oilskin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OYLS
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oilskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oilskin
American and British speakers say oilskin in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɪlskɪn/ in the US and /ˈɔɪlskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYLS-kin.
What does oilskin mean?
- Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
Where does oilskin come from?
From oil + skin.
Questions about saying oilskin
How do you pronounce oilskin?
Say OYLS-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪlskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪlskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oilskin?
Oilskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OYLS). Broken into parts: OYLS · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say oilskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɪlskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɔɪlskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.