How do you pronounce "airplane"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌpleɪn/ (EHR-playn). In British English: /ˈɛəplˌeɪn/ (EH-uhpl-ayn). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌpleɪn/ (EHR-playn). In Australian English: /ˈeəpleɪn/ (EH-uhpl-ayn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌpleɪn/ (EHR-playn), while in British English it's /ˈɛəplˌeɪn/ (EH-uhpl-ayn).

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/ˈɛrˌpleɪn/

EHR-playn

Syllable Breakdown

ɛrair·pleɪnplane

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Last updated: 2026-02-12