How to pronounce airfreight
Say it like AIR-frayt. Airfreight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- frayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airfreight 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.
- fraytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airfreight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-frayt.
What does airfreight mean?
- The transportation of freight by air.
- The amount charged for such transport.
- To transport by air.
Where does airfreight come from?
From air + freight.
Questions about saying airfreight
How do you pronounce airfreight?
Say AIR-frayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌfreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌfreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airfreight?
Airfreight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · frayt.
Is airfreight 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 /ˈɛəˌfreɪt/ (AIR-frayt).