How to Pronounce Airplane

To pronounce "airplane", say AIRPL-an-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛəpleɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛəpleɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “airplane”

"airplane" has 3 syllables: airpl-an-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

What does airplane mean?

noun

  1. A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

verb

  1. To fly in an aeroplane.
  2. To transport by aeroplane.

Words that rhyme with airplane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

aeroplaneplanejetlinerwarplanehelicopteraviationairportairliner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airplane"?▾

"Airplane" has 3 syllables: airpl · an · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "airplane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "airplane" is /ˈɛəpleɪn/.

What does "airplane" mean?▾

Airplane: A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

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