How to pronounce petroil
Say it like PET-roy-ul. Petroil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- roy
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petroil 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.
- royKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petroil
American and British speakers say petroil in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛtrɔɪəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛtrɔɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PET-roy-ul.
What does petroil mean?
- A mixture of oil and gasoline used in certain types of vehicle engine.
Where does petroil come from?
Blend of petrol + oil.
Questions about saying petroil
How do you pronounce petroil?
Say PET-roy-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtrɔɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrɔɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petroil?
Petroil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · roy · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say petroil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛtrɔɪəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛtrɔɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.