How do you pronounce "airport"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌpɔrt/ (EHR-pawrt). In British English: /ˈɛəpˌɔːt/ (EH-uhp-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌpɔrt/ (EHR-pawrt). In Australian English: /ˈeəpɔːt/ (EH-uhp-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌpɔrt/ (EHR-pawrt), while in British English it's /ˈɛəpˌɔːt/ (EH-uhp-awt).

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/ˈɛrˌpɔrt/

EHR-pawrt

Syllable Breakdown

ɛrair·pɔrtport

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Last updated: 2026-02-12