How to pronounce aviators
Say it like AY-vee-ay-terz. Aviators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- vee
- ay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aviators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aviators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-vee-ay-tuz.
What does aviators mean?
Questions about saying aviators
How do you pronounce aviators?
Say AY-vee-ay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪvieɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪvieɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aviators?
Aviators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vee · ay · terz.
Is aviators 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 /ˈeɪvieɪtəz/ (AY-vee-ay-tuz).