How to pronounce jetliner
Say it like JET-ly-ner. Jetliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET).
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- JET
- ly
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jetliner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jetliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JET-ly-nuh.
What does jetliner mean?
- A jet-propelled airliner.
Where does jetliner come from?
From blend of jet + airliner; analyzable as jet + liner.
Questions about saying jetliner
How do you pronounce jetliner?
Say JET-ly-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jetliner?
Jetliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JET). Broken into parts: JET · ly · ner.
Is jetliner 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 /ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə/ (JET-ly-nuh).