How to pronounce "airline"

airline

Noun
American
/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

air line

How natives say airline

British
/ˈeəˌlaɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

air line

How natives say airline

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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'.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing it as 'air-lay' (air-line)

  • missing the 'r' sound (air-line)

  • stress on the second syllable (air-line)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a slightly softer 'eə' as in 'bear'.

  • Emphasize the first syllable 'air'.

  • Finish with 'line', keeping the 'i' sound as in 'fine'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

What part is stressed?

The first syllable 'air' is stressed.

Is the 'r' pronounced?

Yes, in American pronunciation.

How is 'line' pronounced?

Pronounce 'line' like 'fine'.

Definition

airline

A company that provides air transport services.

Word Family

airport

/ˈɛrˌpɔrt/

noun

Place with aircraft facilities

Example: The plane landed at the airport.

airplane

/ˈɛrˌpleɪn/

noun

A powered flying vehicle

Example: I saw an airplane in the sky.

airfare

/ˈɛrˌfɛr/

noun

Cost of a plane ticket

Example: The airfare was expensive.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Airline has the 'line' ending, not 'port'.

Airplane uses '-plane', emphasizing similarity.

Airfare ends with 'fare', not 'line'.

Pro Tips

Practice 'air' sounds

Focus on pronouncing the 'air' sound correctly, as it is common in related words.

Stress the first syllable

Remember to emphasize the first syllable to avoid misunderstanding.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Airline

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

along

/əˈlɔːŋ/

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