Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

airframe

/ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables
air-frame
IPA
/ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From air + frame.

Inflected Forms

airframes (plural)

Derived Forms

airframer

Frequently Paired Words

powerplant

Questions

How do you pronounce airframe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/.
What does airframe mean?
The main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).
Where does airframe come from?
From air + frame.

How to pronounce airframe

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “airframe”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɛɹ.fɹe(ɪ)m/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “airframe”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “airframe” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.