How to pronounce airplane
Say it like AIR-playn. Airplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airplane 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.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airplane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-playn.
What does airplane mean?
- an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets“the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”
Where does airplane come from?
From air + plane as an alteration of aeroplane.
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Questions about saying airplane
How do you pronounce airplane?
Say AIR-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airplane?
Airplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · playn.
Is airplane 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 /ˈɛəˌpleɪn/ (AIR-playn).