How to pronounce vertiport
Say it like VUR-tih-port. Vertiport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- tih
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vertiport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of vertiport
- 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: VUR-tih-pawt.
What does vertiport mean?
- An airport for VTOL aircraft.
Where does vertiport come from?
Blend of vertical + airport.
Questions about saying vertiport
How do you pronounce vertiport?
Say VUR-tih-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtɪˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtɪˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vertiport?
Vertiport has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · tih · port.
Is vertiport 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 /ˈvɜːtɪˌpɔːt/ (VUR-tih-pawt).