How do you pronounce "airlines"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌlaɪnz/ (EHR-leyenz). In British English: /ˈɛəlˌaɪnz/ (EH-uhl-eyenz). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌlaɪnz/ (EHR-leyenz). In Australian English: /ˈeəlaɪnz/ (EH-uhl-eyenz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌlaɪnz/ (EHR-leyenz), while in British English it's /ˈɛəlˌaɪnz/ (EH-uhl-eyenz).

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪnz/

EHR-leyenz

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ɛrair·laɪnzlines

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Last updated: 2026-02-12