How to pronounce petrodollar
Say it like PET-roh-dol-er. Petrodollar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- roh
- dol
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrodollar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of petrodollar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PET-roh-dol-uh.
What does petrodollar mean?
- Money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil, often especially as considered among a national economy's principal revenue streams.
Where does petrodollar come from?
From petro- (prefix meaning ‘petroleum; oil export’) + dollar, possibly modeled after Eurodollar.
Questions about saying petrodollar
How do you pronounce petrodollar?
Say PET-roh-dol-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtroʊˌdɑlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəʊˌdɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrodollar?
Petrodollar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · roh · dol · er.
Is petrodollar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛtrəʊˌdɒlə/ (PET-roh-dol-uh).