How to pronounce airworthiness
Say it like AIR-wer-thee-nis. Airworthiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- wer
- thee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airworthiness 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.
- werKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of airworthiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-wuh-thee-nis.
What does airworthiness mean?
- The state of being airworthy.
Where does airworthiness come from?
From airworthy + -ness.
Questions about saying airworthiness
How do you pronounce airworthiness?
Say AIR-wer-thee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrwərðinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛəwəðinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airworthiness?
Airworthiness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · wer · thee · nis.
Is airworthiness 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 /ˈɛəwəðinɪs/ (AIR-wuh-thee-nis).