How to pronounce janissary
Say it like JAN-uh-zer-ee. Janissary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAN).
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- JAN
- uh
- zer
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Janissary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of janissary
American and British speakers say janissary in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒænəˌzɛri/ in the US and /ˈdʒænɪzəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAN-ih-zuh-ree.
What does janissary mean?
- An elite, highly loyal supporter.
Questions about saying janissary
How do you pronounce janissary?
Say JAN-uh-zer-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒænəˌzɛri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒænɪzəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in janissary?
Janissary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAN). Broken into parts: JAN · uh · zer · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say janissary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒænəˌzɛri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒænɪzəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.