How to Pronounce "wildcatter"
word
ˈwaɪɫdˌkætɝ
WILD-kat-er
ˈwaɪldˌkætə
WILD-kat-uh
Definition
A wildcatter is a person who drills for oil in areas that are not yet proven to have oil, often taking big risks in hopes of finding new sources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪɫdˌkætɝ
British English
ˈwaɪldˌkætə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WILD-kat-er
UK
WILD-kat-uh
Listen in Context
The wildcatter started drilling in a remote field.
Many wildcatters lost money searching for oil.
A wildcatter hopes to make a big discovery.
Ever since he struck oil, people call him a legendary wildcatter.