How to Pronounce "airlift"
word
AIR-lift
AIR-lift
Definition
An airlift is the transportation of people or goods by aircraft, usually to or from a place that is difficult to reach by land. It is often used in emergencies or during wars.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌɫɪft
British English
ˈeəlɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-lift
UK
AIR-lift
Listen in Context
The army sent an airlift of food to the flooded village.
A medical airlift saved many lives after the earthquake.
They organized an airlift to bring water to the isolated town.
The refugees were airlifted to safety during the conflict.