How to Pronounce Aerial

To pronounce "aerial", say AER-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛː.ɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɛː.ɹi.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aerial”

"aerial" has 2 syllables: aer-ial. It rhymes with ariel and adversarial, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ariel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does aerial mean?

noun

  1. A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.
  2. A move, as in dancing or skateboarding, involving one or both feet leaving the ground.

adjective

  1. Living or taking place in the air.

    “The seabirds put on an astonishing aerial display.”

  2. Made up of air or gas; gaseous.

Synonyms

acrobaticair stepantenna

Words that rhyme with aerial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arieladversarialmalarialburialsecretarialactuarialcerrialparial

Related words

airyaeriformoverheadetherealairaeryunsubstantialinsubstantial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aerial"?▾

"Aerial" has 2 syllables: aer · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "aerial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aerial" is /ˈɛː.ɹi.əl/.

What does "aerial" mean?▾

Aerial: A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

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