How to pronounce warplane
Say it like WOR-playn. Warplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔrˌpleɪn/WOR-playn
UK British/ˈwɔːˌpleɪn/WAW-playn
- WOR
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warplane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of warplane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-playn.
What does warplane mean?
noun
- An aircraft designed for combat.
Where does warplane come from?
From war + plane.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- military plane
Questions about saying warplane
How do you pronounce warplane?
Say WOR-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warplane?
Warplane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · playn.
Is warplane 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 /ˈwɔːˌpleɪn/ (WAW-playn).