How to pronounce aileron
Say it like AY-luh-rahn. Aileron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- luh
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aileron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aileron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AY-luh-ron.
What does aileron mean?
- The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.
- A half gable, as at the end of a penthouse or of the aisle of a church.
Where does aileron come from?
Borrowed from French aileron, diminutive of aile (“wing”), also refers to the extremities of a bird's wings used to control their flight.
Questions about saying aileron
How do you pronounce aileron?
Say AY-luh-rahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlərɑn/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aileron?
Aileron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · luh · rahn.
Is aileron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈeɪlərɒn/ (AY-luh-ron).