How to pronounce airline
Say it like AIR-lyne. Airline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/AIR-lyne
UK British/ˈɛəˌlaɪn/AIR-lyne
- AIR
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airline 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.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of airline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-lyne.
What does airline mean?
noun
- a hose that carries air under pressure
- a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
Where does airline come from?
From air + line.
Questions about saying airline
How do you pronounce airline?
Say AIR-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airline?
Airline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · lyne.
Is airline 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 /ˈɛəˌlaɪn/ (AIR-lyne).