How to pronounce airgasm
Say it like AIR-gaz-um. Airgasm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- gaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airgasm 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.
- gazKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of airgasm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-gaz-um.
What does airgasm mean?
- An exhilaration felt during freefall, such as when skydiving or bungee jumping.
- A state of mind provided by the air felt after removing a mask.
Where does airgasm come from?
From air + -gasm, or blend of air + orgasm.
Questions about saying airgasm
How do you pronounce airgasm?
Say AIR-gaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrɡæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɛəɡæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airgasm?
Airgasm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · gaz · um.
Is airgasm 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 /ˈɛəɡæzəm/ (AIR-gaz-um).