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How to pronounce air conditioning

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EHR kn-DIH-shuh-nihng

/ɛɹ kʰn̩ˈdɪ.ʃə.nɪŋ/

A system that cools and dries the air in a building, room, or vehicle.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A system that cools and dries the air in a building, room, or vehicle.

The hotel room has air conditioning.

Good to know

Usually used as an uncountable noun; air conditioner refers to the machine.

Common phrases & grammar

air-conditioning system · turn on the air conditioning