How to Pronounce "airborne"
word
/ˈɛɹˌbɔɹn/
AIR-born
/ˈeəbɔːn/
AIR-bawn
Definition
Something that is in the air or carried through the air, especially used to describe objects or diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛɹˌbɔɹn/
British English
/ˈeəbɔːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-born
UK
AIR-bawn
Listen in Context
The soldiers jumped from the plane and were airborne within seconds.
Some diseases are airborne and spread quickly.
Dust can become airborne on windy days.
After sneezing, tiny airborne particles can stay in the room for a long time.