How to pronounce airstrip
Say it like AIR-strip. Airstrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- strip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airstrip 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.
- stripGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airstrip
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-strip.
What does airstrip mean?
- An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.“The outfitter deposited us at a small airstrip out in the bush, promising to pick us up again in a week's time.”
Where does airstrip come from?
From air + strip.
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Questions about saying airstrip
How do you pronounce airstrip?
Say AIR-strip. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌstrɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌstrɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airstrip?
Airstrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · strip.
Is airstrip 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 /ˈɛəˌstrɪp/ (AIR-strip).