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
US
AY-waks
UK
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.