How to pronounce ailerons
Say it like AY-luh-rahnz. Ailerons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- luh
- rahnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailerons 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.
- rahnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ailerons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AY-luh-ronz.
What does ailerons mean?
- plural of aileron How to pronounce aileron
Questions about saying ailerons
How do you pronounce ailerons?
Say AY-luh-rahnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪləˌrɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪləˌrɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailerons?
Ailerons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · luh · rahnz.
Is ailerons 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 /ˈeɪləˌrɒnz/ (AY-luh-ronz).