How to Pronounce "kerosene"
word
/ˈkɛɹəˌsin/
KER-uh-seen
/kˈɛɹəsˌiːn/
KER-uh-seen
Definition
A clear, flammable liquid used as fuel for lamps, heaters, and some engines.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɛɹəˌsin/
British English
/kˈɛɹəsˌiːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KER-uh-seen
UK
KER-uh-seen
Listen in Context
We use kerosene to light the lamp at night.
The stove runs on kerosene.
Be careful, kerosene is flammable.
We ran out of kerosene during the power outage.