oily
OI-lee
oilee
/ˈɔɪli/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “oily” is spelled “oilee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | oi | l | ee |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɔɪ/ | /l/ | /i/ |
English writes “oily” with
4 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“oilee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “oily”
reallyonlyfamilyactuallyprobablyexactlycertainlyfinallyabsolutelycharlie
“oily” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “oily”?
“oily” is pronounced OI-lee — IPA /ˈɔɪli/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “oilee”.
How many syllables are in “oily”?
“oily” has 2 syllables: OI-lee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).