How to pronounce aeroplane
Say it like ER-uh-playn. Aeroplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- uh
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeroplane 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.
- playnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aeroplane
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: air-uh-PLAYN.
What does aeroplane mean?
- Synonym of airplane. A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.
- Synonym of airplane. A game played when spoon-feeding children.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies, of various genera, having a slow gliding flight. Also called planes.
- To fly in an aeroplane.
- To transport by aeroplane.
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Questions about saying aeroplane
How do you pronounce aeroplane?
Say ER-uh-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrəpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɛərəˈpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeroplane?
Aeroplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · uh · playn.
Is aeroplane pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌɛərəˈpleɪn/ (air-uh-PLAYN).