How to pronounce airtight
Say it like AIR-tyte. Airtight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airtight 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.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of airtight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-tyte.
What does airtight mean?
- Impermeable to air or other gases.
- Having no weak points or flaws.“We have an airtight argument they won’t be able to punch holes in.”
- Highly reserved in some matter, particularly tight-lipped or tight-fisted.
Where does airtight come from?
From air + tight.
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Questions about saying airtight
How do you pronounce airtight?
Say AIR-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airtight?
Airtight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · tyte.
Is airtight 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 /ˈɛəˌtaɪt/ (AIR-tyte).