How to pronounce airfields
Say it like AIR-feeldz. Airfields has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- feeldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airfields 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.
- feeldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of airfields
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-feeldz.
What does airfields mean?
- plural of airfield How to pronounce airfield
Questions about saying airfields
How do you pronounce airfields?
Say AIR-feeldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌfildz/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfiːldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airfields?
Airfields has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · feeldz.
Is airfields 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 /ˈɛəˌfiːldz/ (AIR-feeldz).