How to Pronounce "oily"
word
ˈɔɪɫi
OY-lee
ˈɔɪli
OY-lee
Definition
Covered with, containing, or like oil; can describe something that feels slick or greasy, such as skin, food, or surfaces.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɪɫi
British English
ˈɔɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OY-lee
UK
OY-lee
Listen in Context
The pizza was very oily.
He has oily skin and often washes his face.
Be careful, the floor is oily.
Some types of fish are naturally oily, like salmon and mackerel.