How to Pronounce "pilots"
word
/ˈpaɪɫəts/
PY-luhts
/pˈaɪləts/
PY-luhts
Definition
Pilots are people who fly aircraft such as planes or helicopters. The word can also be used more generally for people who guide or test something, but the most common meaning is aircraft operators.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpaɪɫəts/
British English
/pˈaɪləts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PY-luhts
UK
PY-luhts
Listen in Context
The pilots checked the plane before the flight.
Some pilots fly helicopters, not planes.
The airport needs more pilots this summer.
A lot of pilots say landing in bad weather is the hardest part of the job.