How do you pronounce "aircraft"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌkræft/ (EHR-kraft). In British English: /ˈɛəkɹˌɑːft/ (EH-uhkr-ahft). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌkræft/ (EHR-kraft). In Australian English: /ˈeəkɹaft/ (EH-uhkr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌkræft/ (EHR-kraft), while in British English it's /ˈɛəkɹˌɑːft/ (EH-uhkr-ahft).

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/ˈɛrˌkræft/

EHR-kraft

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ɛrair·kræftcraft

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Last updated: 2026-02-12