How to Pronounce "airships"

word

ˈɛɹˌʃɪps

AIR-shipss

ˈeəʃɪps

AIR-shipss

Definition

Large flying vehicles filled with gas that are lighter than air, such as helium, which allow them to float and travel through the sky. Airships are also called dirigibles and were used for transportation and observation before airplanes became common.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɛɹˌʃɪps

British English

ˈeəʃɪps

Simplified Pronunciation

AIR-shipss

Listen in Context

Airships were popular before airplanes.

Airships move slowly through the sky.

Some airships were used for delivering mail.

People were fascinated when airships floated above their towns.