How to pronounce airspeed
Say it like AIR-speed. Airspeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- speed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airspeed 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.
- speedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of airspeed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-speed.
What does airspeed mean?
- The speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it is flying.
Where does airspeed come from?
From air + speed.
Questions about saying airspeed
How do you pronounce airspeed?
Say AIR-speed. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌspid/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌspiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airspeed?
Airspeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · speed.
Is airspeed 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 /ˈɛəˌspiːd/ (AIR-speed).