How to Pronounce "oasis"
word
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
oh-AY-sis
/əʊˈeɪsɪs/
oh-AY-sis
Definition
A fertile place in a desert with water and plants. Also used to describe a peaceful or pleasant place in the middle of a difficult or busy situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
British English
/əʊˈeɪsɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-AY-sis
UK
oh-AY-sis
Listen in Context
They found an oasis in the middle of the desert.
The village is like an oasis for travelers.
The park is an oasis in a busy city.
Her home was an oasis of peace after a stressful day.