How to Pronounce "strike oil"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈɔɪɫ
STRYKE-OYL
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈɔɪl
str-IKE-OYL
Definition
To find oil underground, usually while drilling; also used figuratively to mean to have unexpected success or discover something valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈɔɪɫ
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈɔɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYKE-OYL
UK
str-IKE-OYL
Listen in Context
They finally struck oil after drilling for months.
If we strike oil, we'll all be rich!
The company hopes to strike oil in the new field.
When she opened her bakery, she really struck oil—business is booming!