How to pronounce airpower
Say it like AIR-pow-er. Airpower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- pow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airpower 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.
- powGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of airpower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-pow-uh.
What does airpower mean?
- Airborne military power; an air force.
Where does airpower come from?
From air + power.
Questions about saying airpower
How do you pronounce airpower?
Say AIR-pow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airpower?
Airpower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · pow · er.
Is airpower 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 /ˈɛəˌpaʊə/ (AIR-pow-uh).