American English pronunciation

How to pronounce airflow

IPA transcription: ['ɛɹfloʊ]

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['ɛɹfloʊ]

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['ɛɹfloʊ]

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['ɛɹfloʊ]

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Noun

  • the flow of air

    “she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her”

Usage examples

  • Cliff faces generate standing waves in the airflow which concentrate insects near vertical areas.
  • Strakes were also added on the fuselage to improve airflow.
  • Nasal airflow may be added as an independent parameter to any speech sound.
  • A dog tooth can also improve airflow and reduce drag at higher speeds.
  • Airflow can speed up or slow down locally at different points over an aircraft.
  • The difference between the upstream and downstream temperature indicates the mass airflow.
  • Consonants may also be pronounced with simultaneous lateral and central airflow.