How to pronounce airfoil
Say it like AIR-foyl. Airfoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- foyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airfoil 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.
- foylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of airfoil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-foyl.
What does airfoil mean?
- A structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air.
- A wing of an aircraft.
Where does airfoil come from?
From air + foil.
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Questions about saying airfoil
How do you pronounce airfoil?
Say AIR-foyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌfɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airfoil?
Airfoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · foyl.
Is airfoil 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 /ˈɛəˌfɔɪl/ (AIR-foyl).