How to pronounce aired
Say it like AIRD. Aired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIRD.
What does aired mean?
- open to or abounding in fresh air“airy rooms”
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Words that rhyme with aired
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Questions about saying aired
How do you pronounce aired?
Say AIRD. The American pronunciation is /ɛrd/. In British English it is /ɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aired?
Aired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AIRD.
Is aired 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 /ɛəd/ (AIRD).