How to pronounce volplane
Say it like VAHL-playn. Volplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAHL).
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US American/ˈvɑlpleɪn/VAHL-playn
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- VAHL
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volplane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- playnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does volplane mean?
noun
- A steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off.
- To perform a volplane.
- To glide.
Where does volplane come from?
From French vol plané (“gliding flight”).
Questions about saying volplane
How do you pronounce volplane?
Say VAHL-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑlpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volplane?
Volplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAHL). Broken into parts: VAHL · playn.