How to pronounce airmiss
Say it like EH-er-mis. Airmiss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH).
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US American/ˈɛɚˌmɪs/EH-er-mis
UK British/ˈɛəˌmɪs/AIR-mis
- EH
- er
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airmiss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airmiss
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-mis.
What does airmiss mean?
noun
- An incident where two aircraft almost collide; a near miss.
Where does airmiss come from?
Blend of air(craft) + miss.
Questions about saying airmiss
How do you pronounce airmiss?
Say EH-er-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɚˌmɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airmiss?
Airmiss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EH). Broken into parts: EH · er · mis.
Is airmiss pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɛəˌmɪs/ (AIR-mis).