How to pronounce airworthy
Say it like AIR-wur-thee. Airworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airworthy 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.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of airworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-wuh-thee.
What does airworthy mean?
- Meeting standards for safe flight“An airworthy helicopter...”
Where does airworthy come from?
From air + -worthy.
Questions about saying airworthy
How do you pronounce airworthy?
Say AIR-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌwəði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airworthy?
Airworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · wur · thee.
Is airworthy 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 /ˈɛəˌwəði/ (AIR-wuh-thee).