How to pronounce airbus
Say it like AIR-bus. Airbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrbəs/AIR-bus
UK British/ˈɛəbəs/AIR-bus
- AIR
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airbus 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of airbus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-bus.
What does airbus mean?
noun
- A subsonic jet airliner, especially a wide-bodied one.
Where does airbus come from?
From air + bus.
Questions about saying airbus
How do you pronounce airbus?
Say AIR-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrbəs/. In British English it is /ˈɛəbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airbus?
Airbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · bus.
Is airbus 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 /ˈɛəbəs/ (AIR-bus).