How to Pronounce "airstrips"
word
ˈɛɹˌstɹɪps
AIR-stripz
ˈeəstɹɪps
AIR-stripz
Definition
Airstrips are flat, often simple or non-paved areas of land where airplanes can land and take off, usually smaller than regular airports.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹˌstɹɪps
British English
ˈeəstɹɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-stripz
UK
AIR-stripz
Listen in Context
Small planes often land on airstrips in the countryside.
The island has two airstrips for emergency landings.
Many remote villages build simple airstrips for supplies.
Those old military airstrips are barely used anymore.