How to pronounce airbases
Say it like AIR-bay-sis. Airbases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- bay
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airbases pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airbases
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-bay-sis.
What does airbases mean?
- plural of airbase How to pronounce airbase
Questions about saying airbases
How do you pronounce airbases?
Say AIR-bay-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌbeɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌbeɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airbases?
Airbases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · bay · sis.
Is airbases 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 /ˈɛəˌbeɪsɪs/ (AIR-bay-sis).