How to Pronounce "petroleum"

word

/pəˈtɹoʊɫiəm/

puh-TROH-lee-um

/pətɹˈəʊliːəm/

puh-TROH-lee-um

Definition

A thick, dark liquid found underground, used to make fuel such as gasoline, diesel, and many industrial products. It is also called crude oil before being refined.

IPA Transcription

American English

/pəˈtɹoʊɫiəm/

British English

/pətɹˈəʊliːəm/

Simplified Pronunciation

puh-TROH-lee-um

Listen in Context

Petroleum is found deep underground.

Petroleum is used to make gasoline.

Many countries export petroleum.

The price of petroleum changes almost every day.