How to Pronounce "antiaircraft"
word
ˌæntaɪˈɛɹˌkɹæft
an-ty-AIR-kraft
ˌæntɪˈeəkɹɑːft
an-ti-AIR-kraaft
Definition
Designed to protect against or attack enemy aircraft, usually referring to weapons, guns, or missiles intended to shoot down planes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntaɪˈɛɹˌkɹæft
British English
ˌæntɪˈeəkɹɑːft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-ty-AIR-kraft
UK
an-ti-AIR-kraaft
Listen in Context
The army used antiaircraft guns to protect the base.
The city installed antiaircraft defenses during the war.
They fired an antiaircraft missile at the enemy plane.
Old antiaircraft systems can’t track modern jets very well.