How to pronounce airman
Say it like AIR-mun. Airman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of airman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-mun.
What does airman mean?
- A pilot of an aircraft.
- A person employed in one of several aviation-adjacent professions other than flight crew, such as a mechanic or air traffic controller.
- A member of an air force.
Where does airman come from?
From air + -man.
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Questions about saying airman
How do you pronounce airman?
Say AIR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrmən/. In British English it is /ˈɛəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airman?
Airman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · mun.
Is airman 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 /ˈɛəmən/ (AIR-mun).