How to pronounce airbill
Say it like EH-er-bil. Airbill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH).
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US American/ˈɛɚˌbɪl/EH-er-bil
UK British/ˈɛəˌbɪl/AIR-bil
- EH
- er
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airbill
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-bil.
What does airbill mean?
noun
- A waybill for cargo being shipped by air.
Where does airbill come from?
Blend of air + waybill.
Questions about saying airbill
How do you pronounce airbill?
Say EH-er-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɚˌbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airbill?
Airbill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH). Broken into parts: EH · er · bil.
Is airbill pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɛəˌbɪl/ (AIR-bil).