How to pronounce petrodollars
Say it like PET-roh-dol-erz. Petrodollars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- roh
- dol
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrodollars 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of petrodollars
- 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-uz.
What does petrodollars mean?
- plural of petrodollar How to pronounce petrodollar
- Money earned through the sale of petroleum.“The mid-east is awash in petrodollars that need to be invested.”
Questions about saying petrodollars
How do you pronounce petrodollars?
Say PET-roh-dol-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtroʊˌdɑlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəʊˌdɒləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrodollars?
Petrodollars has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · roh · dol · erz.
Is petrodollars 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 /ˈpɛtrəʊˌdɒləz/ (PET-roh-dol-uz).