How to pronounce airs
Say it like AIRZ. Airs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of airs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIRZ.
What does airs mean?
- affected manners intended to impress others“don't put on airs with me”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with airs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of airs.
Questions about saying airs
How do you pronounce airs?
Say AIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛrz/. In British English it is /ɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airs?
Airs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AIRZ.
Is airs 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 /ɛəz/ (AIRZ).