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Helicopter: how to say it, spell it and use it

helicopter

/ˈhelɪkɑːptər/

Short answer

The English word helicopter is pronounced /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/. It is spelled H-E-L-I-C-O-P-T-E-R and has 10 letters. With a or an: a helicopter. The plural is helicopters.

Example sentence

The helicopter has big blades.

Key facts

English
helicopter
Pronunciation
/ˈhelɪkɑːptər/
With a or an
a helicopter
Plural
helicopters
Spelling
H-E-L-I-C-O-P-T-E-R
Number of letters
10
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How do you pronounce helicopter?

Helicopter is pronounced /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell helicopter?

Helicopter is spelled H-E-L-I-C-O-P-T-E-R. It has 10 letters.

What is the plural of helicopter?

The plural of helicopter is helicopters.

Do you say a or an before helicopter?

Say a helicopter.

How do you use helicopter in a sentence?

For example: The helicopter has big blades.

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