How to pronounce legionnaires
Say it like LEE-juh-nairz. Legionnaires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- juh
- nairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legionnaires pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nairzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of legionnaires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEE-juh-nairz.
What does legionnaires mean?
- plural of legionnaire How to pronounce legionnaire
Questions about saying legionnaires
How do you pronounce legionnaires?
Say LEE-juh-nairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidʒəˌnɛrz/. In British English it is /ˈliːdʒəˌnɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legionnaires?
Legionnaires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · juh · nairz.
Is legionnaires pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈliːdʒəˌnɛəz/ (LEE-juh-nairz).