How to pronounce airlifter
Say it like AIR-lif-ter. Airlifter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- lif
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airlifter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of airlifter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-lif-tuh.
What does airlifter mean?
- An aircraft that performs airlifts.
Where does airlifter come from?
From airlift + -er.
Questions about saying airlifter
How do you pronounce airlifter?
Say AIR-lif-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlɪftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌlɪftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airlifter?
Airlifter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · lif · ter.
Is airlifter 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 /ˈɛəˌlɪftə/ (AIR-lif-tuh).