How to pronounce airspace
Say it like AIR-spays. Airspace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- spays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airspace 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.
- spaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of airspace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-spays.
What does airspace mean?
- A specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.“Various European countries transferred the aviation control of their adjoining airspace to Eurocontrol, while each retaining legal jurisdiction.”
- That part of the sky designated for the sole use of aircraft.
- Space (i.e. a few neighboring frequencies) available for broadcasting within a particular frequency band.“The legalization of free radios caused a bitter fight for airspace.”
Where does airspace come from?
From air + space.
Questions about saying airspace
How do you pronounce airspace?
Say AIR-spays. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌspeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌspeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airspace?
Airspace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · spays.
Is airspace 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 /ˈɛəˌspeɪs/ (AIR-spays).