How to Pronounce Airborne

To pronounce "airborne", say AIRB-orn-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

AIRB-orn-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “airborne”

"airborne" has 3 syllables: airb-orn-e. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

What does airborne mean?

noun

  1. Military infantry intended to be transported by air and delivered to the battlefield by parachute or helicopter.

adjective

  1. In or carried by the air.

    “Airborne pollen can aggravate allergies.”

  2. In flight.

Words that rhyme with airborne

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

mobilemid-airin-flightmidairinflightflyingaircraftairfreight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airborne"?▾

"Airborne" has 3 syllables: airb · orn · e.

What does "airborne" mean?▾

Airborne: Military infantry intended to be transported by air and delivered to the battlefield by parachute or helicopter.

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