How to Pronounce "airships"
word
ˈɛɹˌʃɪps
AIR-shipss
ˈeəʃɪps
AIR-shipss
Definition
Large flying vehicles filled with gas that are lighter than air, such as helium, which allow them to float and travel through the sky. Airships are also called dirigibles and were used for transportation and observation before airplanes became common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌʃɪps
British English
ˈeəʃɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-shipss
UK
AIR-shipss
Listen in Context
Airships were popular before airplanes.
Airships move slowly through the sky.
Some airships were used for delivering mail.
People were fascinated when airships floated above their towns.