How do you pronounce "airline"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌlaɪn/ (EHR-leyen). In British English: /ˈɛəlˌaɪn/ (EH-uhl-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌlaɪn/ (EHR-leyen). In Australian English: /ˈeəlaɪn/ (EH-uhl-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌlaɪn/ (EHR-leyen), while in British English it's /ˈɛəlˌaɪn/ (EH-uhl-eyen).

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

EHR-leyen

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ɛrair·laɪnline

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Last updated: 2026-02-12