How to Pronounce "airship"
word
ˈɛɹˌʃɪp
AIR-ship
ˈeəʃɪp
AIR-ship
Definition
A large flying vehicle that floats in the air and is usually filled with gases like helium or hydrogen. Airships were used for travel and carrying goods before planes became common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌʃɪp
British English
ˈeəʃɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-ship
UK
AIR-ship
Listen in Context
The airship flew slowly over the city.
Many people had never seen an airship before.
The first airship was built in the 19th century.
Did you know the Hindenburg was a famous airship that crashed?