How to pronounce millionaires
Say it like mil-yuh-NAIRZ. Millionaires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIRZ).
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- mil
- yuh
- NAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millionaires 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.
- NAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of millionaires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mil-yuh-NAIRZ.
What does millionaires mean?
- plural of millionaire How to pronounce millionaire
Words that rhyme with millionaires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of millionaires.
Questions about saying millionaires
How do you pronounce millionaires?
Say mil-yuh-NAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪljəˈnɛrz/. In British English it is /ˌmɪljəˈnɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millionaires?
Millionaires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIRZ). Broken into parts: mil · yuh · NAIRZ.
Is millionaires 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 /ˌmɪljəˈnɛəz/ (mil-yuh-NAIRZ).