How to pronounce helipad
Say it like HEL-ee-pad. Helipad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- ee
- pad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helipad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay 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.
- padGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of helipad
American and British speakers say helipad in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛliˌpæd/ in the US and /ˈhɛliˌpæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-ee-pad.
What does helipad mean?
- A small landing area for helicopters.
Where does helipad come from?
From heli- + pad.
Questions about saying helipad
How do you pronounce helipad?
Say HEL-ee-pad. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛliˌpæd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛliˌpæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helipad?
Helipad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · ee · pad.
Do Americans and Brits say helipad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛliˌpæd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛliˌpæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.