How to pronounce airmen
Say it like AIR-men. Airmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌmɛn/AIR-men
UK British/ˈɛəˌmɛn/AIR-men
- AIR
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airmen 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.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of airmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-men.
What does airmen mean?
noun
- plural of airman How to pronounce airman
Questions about saying airmen
How do you pronounce airmen?
Say AIR-men. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airmen?
Airmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · men.
Is airmen 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 /ˈɛəˌmɛn/ (AIR-men).