How to Pronounce "oilers"
word
ˈɔɪɫɝz
OY-lerz
ˈɔɪləz
OY-luhz
Definition
'Oilers' is the plural of 'oiler', which can mean workers who apply oil to machinery, mechanical devices for adding oil, or the names of sports teams such as the Edmonton Oilers (hockey) or former Houston Oilers (football).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɪɫɝz
British English
ˈɔɪləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OY-lerz
UK
OY-luhz
Listen in Context
The Oilers won the game last night.
Several oilers work in the engine room.
Old oilers keep the machine running smoothly.
I've been a fan of the Oilers since I was a kid.