How to Pronounce "airmen"

word

ˈɛɹˌmɛn

AIR-men

ˈeəmɛn

AIR-men

Definition

People who serve in an air force, especially pilots or crew members who fly aircraft. It usually refers to members of a country's military air service.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɛɹˌmɛn

British English

ˈeəmɛn

Simplified Pronunciation

AIR-men

Listen in Context

The airmen prepared the planes for takeoff.

Many airmen train for years to become pilots.

The country honored its airmen on Air Force Day.

Two airmen shared their stories about flying in extreme weather.