How to Pronounce "airspace"
word
/ˈɛɹˌspeɪs/
AIR-spayss
/ˈeəspeɪs/
AIR-spayss
Definition
The part of the sky that is above a particular country or area and is controlled by that country. It is used in aviation and law.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛɹˌspeɪs/
British English
/ˈeəspeɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-spayss
UK
AIR-spayss
Listen in Context
The plane entered the country's airspace.
Every country controls its own airspace.
No aircraft are allowed in the restricted airspace.
Tensions rose after the jet accidentally crossed into foreign airspace.