How to Pronounce "aerosol"
word
ˈɛɹəˌsɑɫ
AIR-uh-sawl
ˈeəɹəsˌɒl
AIR-uh-sol
Definition
A substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray, often from a can. It can also mean very small liquid or solid particles suspended in air.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɹəˌsɑɫ
British English
ˈeəɹəsˌɒl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-uh-sawl
UK
AIR-uh-sol
Listen in Context
Can you pick up an aerosol can of hair spray at the store?
He sprayed the room with aerosol air freshener.
This aerosol contains paint for graffiti.
Scientists study aerosol particles in the atmosphere.