Open with an 'air' sound as in 'chair'.
Emphasize the first syllable 'air'.
Use a light 'l' sound and finish with 'line' as in 'fine'.
pronouncing it as 'air-lay' (air-line)
missing the 'r' sound (air-line)
stress on the second syllable (air-line)
Start with a slightly softer 'eə' as in 'bear'.
Emphasize the first syllable 'air'.
Finish with 'line', keeping the 'i' sound as in 'fine'.
same as American
The first syllable 'air' is stressed.
Yes, in American pronunciation.
Pronounce 'line' like 'fine'.
A company that provides air transport services.
/ˈɛrˌpɔrt/
Place with aircraft facilities
/ˈɛrˌpleɪn/
A powered flying vehicle
/ˈɛrˌfɛr/
Cost of a plane ticket
Airline has the 'line' ending, not 'port'.
Airplane uses '-plane', emphasizing similarity.
Airfare ends with 'fare', not 'line'.
Focus on pronouncing the 'air' sound correctly, as it is common in related words.
Remember to emphasize the first syllable to avoid misunderstanding.
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