How to pronounce airbrasion
Say it like eh-er-BRAY-zhun. Airbrasion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRAY).
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- eh
- er
- BRAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airbrasion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of airbrasion
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: air-BRAY-zhun.
What does airbrasion mean?
- The delivery of a jet of sodium bicarbonate slurry at teeth in order to remove stains.
Where does airbrasion come from?
Blend of air + abrasion.
Words that rhyme with airbrasion
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Questions about saying airbrasion
How do you pronounce airbrasion?
Say eh-er-BRAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɚˈbreɪʒən/. In British English it is /ɛəˈbreɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airbrasion?
Airbrasion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRAY). Broken into parts: eh · er · BRAY · zhun.
Is airbrasion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɛəˈbreɪʒən/ (air-BRAY-zhun).