How to pronounce airfield
Say it like AIR-feeld. Airfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airfield 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.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of airfield
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-feeld.
What does airfield mean?
- An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.
Where does airfield come from?
From air + field.
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Questions about saying airfield
How do you pronounce airfield?
Say AIR-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airfield?
Airfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · feeld.
Is airfield 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 /ˈɛəˌfiːld/ (AIR-feeld).