How to pronounce airframe
Say it like AIR-fraym. Airframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- fraym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airframe 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.
- fraymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airframe
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-fraym.
What does airframe mean?
- The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).
Where does airframe come from?
From air + frame.
Questions about saying airframe
How do you pronounce airframe?
Say AIR-fraym. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌfreɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfreɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airframe?
Airframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · fraym.
Is airframe 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 /ˈɛəˌfreɪm/ (AIR-fraym).