How Do You Spell HELICOPTER?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛlɪkˌɒptə] (IPA)

The word "helicopter" is typically spelled with the following IPA phonetic transcription: /ˈhɛlɪkɒptə(r)/. The first syllable, "hel," is pronounced with a short "e" sound (/ɛ/), while the second syllable, "i," is pronounced with a short "i" (/ɪ/). The final syllable, "copter," is pronounced with a long "o" (/ɒ/) followed by a voiceless "p" sound (/p/) and a voiced "t" sound (/t/), before ending with the voiced "er" sound (/ər/).

HELICOPTER Meaning and Definition

  1. A helicopter refers to a versatile aircraft that achieves lift and propulsion through the rotation of horizontally aligned blades, also known as rotors, mounted on top of its main body. This type of aircraft is distinguished by its capability to hover in mid-air, take off and land vertically, and fly in any direction, including backward and sideways, providing it with exceptional maneuverability.

    Helicopters are used across various fields such as military operations, law enforcement, search and rescue missions, medical emergencies, aerial photography, tourism, and transportation. They are equipped with powerful engines that drive the main rotors, which generate the lift necessary to support the aircraft in the air. In addition to the main rotor, many helicopters feature an auxiliary rotor at the tail to counteract the torque created by the main rotor's rotation.

    Typically, helicopters have a cockpit where the pilot and sometimes co-pilot or crew operate the aircraft. They can accommodate passengers or cargo in a separate compartment. Some helicopters have retractable landing gear, enabling landings on both prepared runways and unprepared surfaces, while others are specifically designed for amphibious operations and can float on water.

    Helicopters have revolutionized aviation due to their ability to access areas that are challenging or impossible to reach for fixed-wing aircraft. Their vertical takeoff and landing capabilities make them particularly useful for operations in confined spaces or emergency situations.

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Etymology of HELICOPTER

The word "helicopter" derives from two Greek words: "helico", meaning spiral or turning, and "pteron", meaning wing. The term was coined by a French inventor, Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt, in 1861. The combination of these Greek roots aptly describes the aircraft's ability to generate lift and motion through the rotation of its wings, or rotor blades.

Similar spelling word for HELICOPTER

Plural form of HELICOPTER is HELICOPTERS

Conjugate verb Helicopter

CONDITIONAL

I would helicopter
you would helicopter
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been helicoptering
you would have been helicoptering
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FUTURE

I will helicopter
you will helicopter
he/she/it will helicopter
we will helicopter
they will helicopter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be helicoptering
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have helicoptered
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been helicoptering
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IMPERATIVE

you helicopter
we let´s helicopter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to helicopter

PAST

I helicoptered
you helicoptered
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we helicoptered
they helicoptered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was helicoptering
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PAST PARTICIPLE

helicoptered

PAST PERFECT

I had helicoptered
you had helicoptered
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we had helicoptered
they had helicoptered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been helicoptering
you had been helicoptering
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PRESENT

I helicopter
you helicopter
he/she/it helicopters
we helicopter
they helicopter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am helicoptering
you are helicoptering
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we are helicoptering
they are helicoptering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

helicoptering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have helicoptered
you have helicoptered
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they have helicoptered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been helicoptering
you have been helicoptering
he/she/it has been helicoptering
we have been helicoptering
they have been helicoptering

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