How to pronounce airstrike
Say it like AIR-stryke. Airstrike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- stryke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airstrike 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.
- strykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of airstrike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-stryke.
What does airstrike mean?
- Alternative form of air strike.
- To attack a ground target through the use of aircraft or missiles.
Where does airstrike come from?
From air + strike.
Questions about saying airstrike
How do you pronounce airstrike?
Say AIR-stryke. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌstraɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌstraɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airstrike?
Airstrike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · stryke.
Is airstrike 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 /ˈɛəˌstraɪk/ (AIR-stryke).