How do you pronounce "airfare"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌfɛr/ (EHR-fehr). In British English: /ˈɛəfˌɛə/ (EH-uhf-eh-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌfɛr/ (EHR-fehr). In Australian English: /ˈeəfeə/ (EH-uhf-eh-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌfɛr/ (EHR-fehr), while in British English it's /ˈɛəfˌɛə/ (EH-uhf-eh-uh).

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/ˈɛrˌfɛr/

EHR-fehr

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ɛrair·fɛrfare

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Last updated: 2026-02-12