How to pronounce airlifted
Say it like AIR-lif-tid. Airlifted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- lif
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airlifted 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.
- lifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airlifted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-lif-tid.
What does airlifted mean?
- simple past and past participle of airlift How to pronounce airlift
- Having been the subject of an airlift.
Questions about saying airlifted
How do you pronounce airlifted?
Say AIR-lif-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlɪftɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌlɪftɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airlifted?
Airlifted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · lif · tid.
Is airlifted 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 /ˈɛəˌlɪftɪd/ (AIR-lif-tid).