How to Pronounce Oatmeal

To pronounce "oatmeal", say OATM-eal — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊtmiːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈəʊtmiːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oatmeal”

"oatmeal" has 2 syllables: oatm-eal. It rhymes with zeal and puerile, if that helps it stick.

What does oatmeal mean?

noun

  1. Meal made from rolled or round oats.
  2. A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.

adjective

  1. Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal

Synonyms

porridge

Words that rhyme with oatmeal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

burgoocerealporridgegruelgrainoatsoatraisin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oatmeal"?▾

"Oatmeal" has 2 syllables: oatm · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "oatmeal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oatmeal" is /ˈəʊtmiːl/.

What does "oatmeal" mean?▾

Oatmeal: Meal made from rolled or round oats.

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