How do you pronounce "airspeed"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌspiːd/ (EHR-speed). In British English: /ˈeəspiːd/ (EH-uhsp-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌspiːd/ (EHR-speed). In Australian English: /ˈeəspiːd/ (EH-uhsp-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌspiːd/ (EHR-speed), while in British English it's /ˈeəspiːd/ (EH-uhsp-eed).

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airspeed

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/ˈɛrˌspiːd/

EHR-speed

Syllable Breakdown

ɛrair·spiːdspeed

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