How to pronounce airing
Say it like ER-ing. Airing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airing
American and British speakers say airing in essentially the same way: /ˈɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AIR-ing.
What does airing mean?
- the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
- a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air“he took the dogs for an airing”
- the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
Where does airing come from?
From air (“substance constituting Earth’s atmosphere”, noun) and air (“to bring (something) into contact with the air; to let fresh air into (a place); to make public (an opinion, etc.); to broadcast (something)”, verb) + -ing (suffix formi
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with airing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of airing.
Questions about saying airing
How do you pronounce airing?
Say ER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airing?
Airing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say airing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.