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
US
puh-TROH-lee-um
UK
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.