How to Pronounce "petrol"
word
/ˈpɛtɹoʊɫ/
PET-rohl
/pˈɛtɹəl/
PET-ruhl
Definition
A liquid fuel used in cars and other vehicles. It is also called 'gasoline' in American English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛtɹoʊɫ/
British English
/pˈɛtɹəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PET-rohl
UK
PET-ruhl
Listen in Context
We need to buy some petrol for the car.
The petrol station is closed at night.
She filled her tank with petrol.
I’m almost out of petrol—better stop at the next station.