How to Pronounce Airframe

To pronounce "airframe", say AIRFR-am-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “airframe”

"airframe" has 3 syllables: airfr-am-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does airframe mean?

noun

  1. The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).

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Words that rhyme with airframe

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proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airframe"?▾

"Airframe" has 3 syllables: airfr · am · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "airframe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "airframe" is /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/.

What does "airframe" mean?▾

Airframe: The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).

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