How to pronounce airlifting
Say it like AIR-lif-ting. Airlifting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- lif
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airlifting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airlifting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-lif-ting.
What does airlifting mean?
- present participle and gerund of airlift How to pronounce airlift
Questions about saying airlifting
How do you pronounce airlifting?
Say AIR-lif-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌlɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airlifting?
Airlifting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · lif · ting.
Is airlifting 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 /ˈɛəˌlɪftɪŋ/ (AIR-lif-ting).