How to Pronounce “helicopter”
word
/ˈhɛɫɪˌkɑptɝ/
HE-li-kahp-tur
/hˈɛlɪkˌɒptɐ/
HE-li-kop-tuh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛɫɪˌkɑptɝ/
British English
/hˈɛlɪkˌɒptɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HE-li-kahp-tur
UK
HE-li-kop-tuh
Listen in Context
The helicopter is flying over the city.
We saw a helicopter at the hospital.
The rescue team came by helicopter.
A news helicopter was hovering over the stadium before the game.