How to pronounce airliner
Say it like AIR-ly-ner. Airliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- ly
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airliner 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of airliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-ly-nuh.
What does airliner mean?
- A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.
Where does airliner come from?
From air + liner.
Questions about saying airliner
How do you pronounce airliner?
Say AIR-ly-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airliner?
Airliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · ly · ner.
Is airliner 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 /ˈɛəˌlaɪnə/ (AIR-ly-nuh).