How to Pronounce Janizary

To pronounce "janizary", say JAN-iz-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

JAN-iz-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “janizary”

"janizary" has 3 syllables: jan-iz-ary.

What does janizary mean?

noun

  1. An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.
  2. An elite, highly loyal supporter.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "janizary"?▾

"Janizary" has 3 syllables: jan · iz · ary.

What does "janizary" mean?▾

Janizary: An infantry soldier, often of Christian descent and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); by extension, any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.

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