How to pronounce aircrew
Say it like AIR-kroo. Aircrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌkru/AIR-kroo
UK British/ˈɛəˌkruː/AIR-kroo
- AIR
- kroo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aircrew 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.
- krooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of aircrew
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-kroo.
What does aircrew mean?
noun
- A group of two or more trained individuals, formed as a team that operates an aircraft.“The aircrew ran to the bomber.”
Where does aircrew come from?
From air + crew.
Questions about saying aircrew
How do you pronounce aircrew?
Say AIR-kroo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌkru/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌkruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aircrew?
Aircrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · kroo.
Is aircrew 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 /ˈɛəˌkruː/ (AIR-kroo).