How to pronounce trillionaire
Say it like tril-yuh-NAIR. Trillionaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR).
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- tril
- yuh
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trillionaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trilGive 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 trillionaire
- 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: tril-ee-uh-NAIR.
What does trillionaire mean?
- One who is therefore very wealthy, because those currency units are not hyperinflated.“The CEO of our company is a multibillionaire and now hopes to become a trillionaire.”
- One who is not wealthy (nor rare), because those currency units are hyperinflated.“Countless Zimbabweans had the dubious distinction of being trillionaires in 2008.”
- Synonym of gazillionaire (“an incredibly rich person”).“Who cares what that guy thinks? He may be a trillionaire, but he can’t buy good taste.”
Where does trillionaire come from?
From trillion + -aire.
Words that rhyme with trillionaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trillionaire.
Questions about saying trillionaire
How do you pronounce trillionaire?
Say tril-yuh-NAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪljəˈnɛr/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪliəˈnɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trillionaire?
Trillionaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR). Broken into parts: tril · yuh · NAIR.
Is trillionaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌtrɪliəˈnɛə/ (tril-ee-uh-NAIR).