How to pronounce airport
Say it like AIR-port. Airport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airport 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.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of airport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-pawt.
What does airport mean?
- an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
Where does airport come from?
From air + port.
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Questions about saying airport
How do you pronounce airport?
Say AIR-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airport?
Airport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · port.
Is airport 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 /ˈɛəˌpɔːt/ (AIR-pawt).