How to Pronounce "oyster"
word
/ˈɔɪstɝ/
OY-stur
/ˈɔɪstɐ/
OY-stuh
Definition
An oyster is a type of shellfish with a rough, hard shell usually found in the sea. Oysters are often eaten as food, and some produce pearls.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔɪstɝ/
British English
/ˈɔɪstɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OY-stur
UK
OY-stuh
Listen in Context
He ate a fresh oyster at the restaurant.
Oysters can make pearls inside their shells.
An oyster lives in salt water.
I've never tried raw oyster before—what does it taste like?