How to Pronounce "diesel"
word
/ˈdisəɫ/
DEE-zuhl
/dˈiːzəl/
DEE-zuhl
Definition
Diesel is a type of fuel made from crude oil, used mainly in large vehicles like trucks, buses, and some cars. It can also refer to engines that run on this fuel.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdisəɫ/
British English
/dˈiːzəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-zuhl
UK
DEE-zuhl
Listen in Context
My car uses diesel instead of gasoline.
The truck needs more diesel to finish the trip.
We filled the generator with diesel before the power went out.
Does this station have diesel or just regular gas?