How to pronounce airborne
Say it like AIR-born. Airborne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airborne 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.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of airborne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-bawn.
What does airborne mean?
- moved or conveyed by or through air
Where does airborne come from?
Attested since the 1640s; air + -borne
Questions about saying airborne
How do you pronounce airborne?
Say AIR-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airborne?
Airborne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · born.
Is airborne 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 /ˈɛəˌbɔːn/ (AIR-bawn).