How to Pronounce "awacs"

word

ˈeɪˌwæks

AY-waks

ˈeɪˌwaks

AY-waks

Definition

AWACS stands for 'Airborne Warning and Control System'. It is an advanced aircraft equipped with radar and sensors to detect and track aircraft, ships, and vehicles from long distances, often used by the military for surveillance and control.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈeɪˌwæks

British English

ˈeɪˌwaks

Simplified Pronunciation

AY-waks

Listen in Context

The military uses AWACS to watch the sky for enemy planes.

An AWACS has a large radar dome on top of its fuselage.

The AWACS detected a ship far away in the ocean.

During the exercise, two AWACS coordinated the fighter jets from above.