How to pronounce warplanes
Say it like WOR-playnz. Warplanes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- playnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warplanes 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.
- playnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of warplanes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-playnz.
What does warplanes mean?
- plural of warplane How to pronounce warplane
Questions about saying warplanes
How do you pronounce warplanes?
Say WOR-playnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌpleɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌpleɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warplanes?
Warplanes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · playnz.
Is warplanes 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 /ˈwɔːˌpleɪnz/ (WAW-playnz).