How do you pronounce "aerial"?

In American English: /ˈɛriːəl/ (EHR-ee-uhl). In British English: /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ (EH-uhr-i-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈɛriːəl/ (EHR-ee-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹɪəl/ (EH-uhr-i-uhl).

Is "aerial" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛriːəl/ (EHR-ee-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ (EH-uhr-i-uhl).

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aerial

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/ˈɛriːəl/

EHR-ee-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɛrae·iːri·əlal

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Last updated: 2026-02-12