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oil
Definition:
(nou) a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water (nou) oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist (nou) a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons (nou) any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
Phonetic Transcription:
oɪl
Examples:
The engine held a quart of oil and had no oil filter.
Engine lubrication was by manually adding oil to the fuel in the tank.
That sounds like we have to lubricate some oil in the engine.
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Common mistakes of oil pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Many people say "oil" as "awl" /ɔːl/ in UK English or /ɔl/ in US English. This changes the meaning. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /ɔɪ/ in "oil" to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the "l" sound: Some speakers drop the "l" at the end, pronouncing it as "oi" /ɔɪ/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice ending the word with a clear "l" sound to maintain accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "o": A common mistake is to overly stress the "o" in "oil," making it sound like "o-ill." This alters the pronunciation. Tip: Keep the stress balanced on both syllables, focusing on the diphthong.
- Confusing with "ale": Some may confuse "oil" with "ale," pronouncing it as /eɪl/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "oil" has the diphthong /ɔɪ/, while "ale" has the long vowel /eɪ/.
- Regional variations: In some dialects, "oil" may be pronounced differently, such as /ɔɪl/ in US English versus /ɔɪl/ in some UK accents. This can cause confusion. Tip: Be aware of regional differences and practice the standard pronunciation for clarity.