How to Pronounce "ailerons"
word
ˈeɪɫɝˌɑnz
AY-lur-onz
ˈeɪləɹənz
AY-luh-ronz
Definition
Ailerons are hinged surfaces on the wings of an airplane that control the aircraft's roll or tilt from side to side.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪɫɝˌɑnz
British English
ˈeɪləɹənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-lur-onz
UK
AY-luh-ronz
Listen in Context
The airplane uses ailerons to turn left or right.
Pilots move the ailerons to control the plane's roll.
Broken ailerons can make flying dangerous.
If the ailerons get stuck, the pilot may lose control of the aircraft.