How to Pronounce Aircraft

To pronounce "aircraft", say AIRCR-aft — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛə.kɹɑːft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aircraft”

"aircraft" has 2 syllables: aircr-aft. It rhymes with craft and draft, if that helps it stick.

What does aircraft mean?

noun

  1. A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

Words that rhyme with aircraft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftdraftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftdafthafthandicraftcrankshaftstatecraft

Related words

fuselagehelicopterrotorcraftaeroplaneairframelandingairplanecopter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aircraft"?▾

"Aircraft" has 2 syllables: aircr · aft.

What is the IPA transcription of "aircraft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aircraft" is /ɛə.kɹɑːft/.

What does "aircraft" mean?▾

Aircraft: A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

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