How to pronounce airy
Say it like ER-ee. Airy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of airy
American and British speakers say airy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛri/ in the US and /ˈɛəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AIR-ree.
What does airy mean?
- Consisting of air.“an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies”
- Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.“an airy flight”
- Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.“an airy situation”
Where does airy come from?
From air + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with airy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of airy.
Questions about saying airy
How do you pronounce airy?
Say ER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛri/. In British English it is /ˈɛəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airy?
Airy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say airy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛri/ and the British form is /ˈɛəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.