How to pronounce airporter
Say it like AIR-por-ter. Airporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- por
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airporter 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.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of airporter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-paw-tuh.
What does airporter mean?
- A form of transportation that uses shuttlebuses or vans to connect passengers to and from airports and other transportation hubs for a fee.
Where does airporter come from?
From airport + -er.
Questions about saying airporter
How do you pronounce airporter?
Say AIR-por-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌpɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌpɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airporter?
Airporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · por · ter.
Is airporter 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 /ˈɛəˌpɔːtə/ (AIR-paw-tuh).