How to pronounce aerian
Say it like ay-EER-ee-un. Aerian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EER).
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- ay
- EER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aerian
American and British speakers say aerian in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈɪriən/ in the US and /eɪˈɪəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-EER-ee-un.
What does aerian mean?
- Of or belonging to the atmosphere or to the air; aerial.
Where does aerian come from?
From the French aérien, from the Old French aerïen, from the Classical Latin āerius; compare aerial.
Words that rhyme with aerian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aerian.
Questions about saying aerian
How do you pronounce aerian?
Say ay-EER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈɪriən/. In British English it is /eɪˈɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerian?
Aerian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EER). Broken into parts: ay · EER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say aerian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈɪriən/ and the British form is /eɪˈɪəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.