How to pronounce ailevator
Say it like AY-luh-vay-ter. Ailevator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- luh
- vay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailevator 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.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ailevator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-luh-vay-tuh.
What does ailevator mean?
- Synonym of elevon.
Where does ailevator come from?
Blend of aileron + elevator.
Questions about saying ailevator
How do you pronounce ailevator?
Say AY-luh-vay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪləveɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪləveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailevator?
Ailevator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · luh · vay · ter.
Is ailevator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈeɪləveɪtə/ (AY-luh-vay-tuh).