How to pronounce airfare
Say it like AIR-fair. Airfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌfɛr/AIR-fair
UK British/ˈɛəˌfɛə/AIR-fair
- AIR
- fair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airfare 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.
- fairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of airfare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-fair.
What does airfare mean?
noun
- The cost or expense of an airplane ticket or trip.“I'd love to visit Paris, but I can't afford the airfare.”
Where does airfare come from?
From air + fare.
Questions about saying airfare
How do you pronounce airfare?
Say AIR-fair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌfɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airfare?
Airfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · fair.
Is airfare 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 /ˈɛəˌfɛə/ (AIR-fair).