How to pronounce aeronaut
Say it like ER-uh-nawt. Aeronaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- uh
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeronaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aeronaut
American and British speakers say aeronaut in essentially the same way: /ˈɛrəˌnɔt/ in the US and /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AIR-uh-nawt.
What does aeronaut mean?
- A person who travels through the air in an airship or balloon.
Where does aeronaut come from?
From aero- + -naut, from the French aéronaute; compare the Italian aeronauta.
Questions about saying aeronaut
How do you pronounce aeronaut?
Say ER-uh-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrəˌnɔt/. In British English it is /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeronaut?
Aeronaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · uh · nawt.
Do Americans and Brits say aeronaut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛrəˌnɔt/ and the British form is /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.