How to Pronounce "airstrike"
word
AIR-stryk
AIR-stryk
Definition
A sudden attack by military aircraft, usually dropping bombs or firing missiles at a specific target from the air.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌstɹaɪk
British English
ˈeəstɹaɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-stryk
UK
AIR-stryk
Listen in Context
The military launched an airstrike on the enemy base.
Civilians were injured in the airstrike.
The news reported another airstrike last night.
They called in an airstrike when the situation got out of control.