How to pronounce millionaire
Say it like mil-yuh-NAIR. Millionaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR).
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- mil
- yuh
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millionaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of millionaire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mil-ee-uh-NAIR.
What does millionaire mean?
- a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
Where does millionaire come from?
From French millionnaire.
Words that rhyme with millionaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of millionaire.
Questions about saying millionaire
How do you pronounce millionaire?
Say mil-yuh-NAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪljəˈnɛr/. In British English it is /ˌmɪliəˈnɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millionaire?
Millionaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR). Broken into parts: mil · yuh · NAIR.
Is millionaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌmɪliəˈnɛə/ (mil-ee-uh-NAIR).