How do you pronounce "aeroplane"?

In American English: /ˈɛɹəplˌeɪn/ (EHR-uhpl-ayn). In British English: /ˌɛəɹəplˈeɪn/ (eh-uhr-uhpl-AYN). In Canadian English: /ˈɛɹəplˌeɪn/ (EHR-uhpl-ayn). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹəplˌeɪn/ (EH-uhr-uhpl-ayn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛɹəplˌeɪn/ (EHR-uhpl-ayn), while in British English it's /ˌɛəɹəplˈeɪn/ (eh-uhr-uhpl-AYN).

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/ˈɛɹəplˌeɪn/

EHR-uhpl-ayn

Syllable Breakdown

ɛɹaero·əplpl·eɪnane

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Last updated: 2026-02-12